Behavioral Health Care Technician (Part-Time)

UPMC; Pittsburgh (Allegheny County); On-site; USD 25,000 - 39,000; Part time

Job summary

UPMC Western Psychiatric Hospital is seeking a part-time Patient Care Technician Behavioral Health Fellow to support the Comprehensive Recovery Services Unit (CRS) on the 9th floor. The role involves providing routine patient care under RN direction and contributing to a 24-bed unit serving patients with schizophrenia and related psychotic illnesses.

Shifts rotate days, evenings, nights and weekends; incumbent works 8- and 12-hour shifts, and participates in safety checks, observations, and unit

Qualifications

• Ability to communicate clearly with all members of the health care team.
• Understanding of cultural diversity and professional conduct in health care.
• Support safety in the workplace and patient care activities.
• Develop professional and respectful interpersonal relationships with patients and staff.
• Demonstrate accountability and willingness to take direction and responsibilities.

Responsibilities

• Communicates clearly with the health care team.
• Demonstrates understanding of cultural diversity and professional conduct.
• Cares for patients and supports safety in the workplace.
• Builds productive relationships with staff and patients and accepts feedback.
• Assists with patient observations and basic daily living activities as directed by RN.

Skills

Clear communication

Cultural diversity awareness

Safety in the workplace

Interpersonal relationships

Accountability

Job description

UPMC Western Psychiatric Hospital is seeking a part-time Patient Care Technician Behavioral Health Fellow to support the Comprehensive Recovery Services Unit (CRS) on the 9th floor. The role involves providing routine patient care under RN direction and contributing to a 24-bed unit serving patients with schizophrenia and related psychotic illnesses.

Shifts rotate days, evenings, nights and weekends; incumbent works 8- and 12-hour shifts, and participates in safety checks, observations, and unit