Acute Psychiatric Tech: Compassionate Care & Safety

Adventist Health; Vallejo (CA); On-site; USD 45,000 - 58,000; Full time

Job summary

Adventist Health Vallejo seeks a qualified psychiatric technician to provide direct and indirect care to patients in a 61-bed facility offering short-term psychiatric care for children, adolescents and adults.

Under the direction of an RN, you will perform admissions, monitor patients, administer medications per physician orders, and participate in de-escalation and safety procedures. Training in TEAM/CPI and BLS is required.

Qualifications

• High School Education/GED or equivalent required.
• Associate’s/Technical Degree or equivalent combination of education/related experience preferred.
• Two years' experience in acute or long-term mental healthcare hospital preferred.

Responsibilities

• Uses de-escalation techniques and less restrictive interventions when providing nursing care. Administers medications per physician orders and coordinates with pharmacy staff.
• Assists with admissions, discharges, intake interviews, and orientation; screens patient condition on admission.
• Monitors patient condition, documents vital signs and observations, and communicates changes to RN and shift staff.

Education

High School Education/GED

Associate’s/Technical Degree

Job description

Adventist Health Vallejo seeks a qualified psychiatric technician to provide direct and indirect care to patients in a 61-bed facility offering short-term psychiatric care for children, adolescents and adults.

Under the direction of an RN, you will perform admissions, monitor patients, administer medications per physician orders, and participate in de-escalation and safety procedures. Training in TEAM/CPI and BLS is required.