Psychiatric Tech
Core
Assists with ensuring the safety of adults and children with mental illness on acute psychiatric hospital units by delivering patient care and supporting daily activities.
Role type
Psychiatric Technician (IC)
Builds
Safe therapeutic milieu and patient care delivery
Domain
Healthcare / Mental Health
Deliverable
physical/clinical work
Required skills
Patient observation, Activities of daily living assistance, De-escalation, Code secure leadership, EKG administration, Blood glucose testing, Patient advocacy, Crisis management, Clerical documentation, Equipment maintenance
Preferred skills
Experience managing patients with explosive potential, Ability to function with minimal supervision, Team collaboration
Technologies
EMR, EKG machines, Blood glucose meters
Responsibilities
Conduct patient safety rounds every 15 minutes, Lead goals and wrap-up groups, Perform delegated treatments like EKGs and enemas, Manage admissions and discharges, Assist with escalating patients and code secures, Maintain safe and orderly environment
Seniority
Entry-level to Mid-level, hands-on IC