The Psychiatric Technician observes and documents patient behavior while interacting therapeutically and facilitating group activities. They are responsible for conducting regular patient rounds and utilizing CPI techniques to maintain safety in the psychiatric observation unit.
Requirements summary
A High School Diploma or GED is required, with a Bachelor's degree and hospital patient care experience preferred. Mandatory certifications include BLS and CPI certification within 90 days of hire.
Information: full time nights 1845-0715 some weekend rotation Pay Range $19.80 - $29.70 Essential Functions Observes, reports, and documents signs and symptoms or changes in patient behavior to charge nurse. Interacts with patients therapeutically. Assists, initiates, and participates in social and recreational activities, group therapy, patient teaching groups, and other group activities. Uses CPI techniques appropriately. Makes rounds on assigned patients at least every half hour during shift. Demonstrates flexibility in changing workload. Responds to patients with empathy, maintaining their dignity and confidentiality. Participates in unit-based process improvement activities. Participates in unit-based committees. May include on-call duties as requested by administration. All mandatory training as per facility policy. Physical Requirements Works in patient care area with potentially combative or self-destructive patients, including behavior control areas. Each employee has the responsibility to work in a safe manner. Work requires walking, standing, lifting, reaching, handling of charts, supplies, equipment, blood, and body fluids. Education, Experience and Certifications High School Diploma or GED required. Bachelor's degree preferred. Relevant patient care experience in a hospital setting preferred. Good therapeutic communication skills required. CPI certification required within 90 days of hire date. BLS required per policy guidelines.
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