Psychiatric Technician Outpatient

Job Requirements Job Title Psychiatric Technician, Outpatient Job Code 691398 Previous Job Title Infor Job # 6417 Job Family Behavioral & Social Services Member Organization UM UCH FLSA Non-exempt

• Night Shift - Part-time - 12 hour shifts - Two shifts per pay period - ability to pick up more as needed Job Summary Assists in providing patient care and treatment in an outpatient setting in accordance with the Division of Nursing Standards.
• Maintains a safe and clean environment, assists the patient care team to provide various patient care activities and maintains customer service focus essential for smooth operation.
• Performs various patient care activities and related non-professional services required to maintain the therapeutic milieu.
• Provides care to a general adult population of adult psychiatric patients.
• Primary Responsibilities The following statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this classification.
• They are not to be construed as an exhaustive list of all job responsibilities performed. · As part of the care team, meets with the Registered Nurse to receive the report and patient priorities for the shift.
• The Patient Care Technician will coordinate with RN throughout shift. · Accurately takes, records, and reports vital signs, pain rating, height, weight, pulse oximetry and I&O (including drains). · Performs administrative tasks as needed, including but not limited to answering telephones, order entry, ordering of stock, and maintenance requests. · Performs hourly patient rounding and change of shift reports. · Responds to patient needs and calls in a timely manner and adheres to No Pass Zone practice. · Reports changes in patient condition to the RN and recognizes and responds appropriately to emergency situations. · Leads therapeutic / psycho-educational groups as needed. · Performs all other related duties as assigned.
• Education & Experience - Required · Associate degree in psychology, sociology, counseling, or related field, or pursuing a bachelor’s degree in a related healthcare field is required.
• Two (2) or more years of experience in the behavioral health field may substitute the required education if the high school diploma requirement is met. · Certified by the Maryland State Board of Nursing as a Nursing Assistant required. · Current Basic Life Safety (BLS) required.
• Education & Experience - Preferred · N/A Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities · Ability to read, write and comprehend medical terminology. · Strong verbal and written communication skills. · Ability to demonstrate psychomotor and critical thinking skills necessary to perform and document specific patient tasks as delegated by the RN. · Ability to respond to emergency situations appropriately. · Ability to effectively function as a member of a collaborative team. · Abilit to organize and manage time effectively, setting appropriate priorities. · Ability to understand and respect importance of patient privacy and confidentiality. · Develops and promotes a constructive/positive atmosphere within the work area by demonstrating the ability to maintain cooperation with and assist fellow health team members, physicians, intra and inter-departments, hospital and nursing administration.