Behavioral Health Technician — Night Shift, Patient Recovery

Guthrie; Sayre (Bradford County); On-site; USD 42,000 - 58,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental and vision starting 1+

PTO starts day 1

403(b) with employer match

Job summary

Guthrie Robert Packer Hospital is seeking a compassionate Psychiatric Technician to join the Behavioral Health team, serving adolescents, adults, and geriatric patients in a inpatient setting.

You'll provide direct patient care under supervision, assist with daily living activities, monitor safety, support therapeutic programming, and help with admissions, discharges, and documentation in the electronic medical record.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• CPI and RQI certifications within six months of hire.
• Experience as Psychiatric Technician or care partner preferred.
• Excellent communication and teamwork skills.

Responsibilities

• Provide patient observation and safety monitoring as directed by nursing staff.
• Assist with toileting, feeding, ambulation, transfers, range-of-motion exercises, and personal care.
• Obtain and document vital signs including temperature, pulse, respirations, blood pressure, and weight.
• Facilitate or assist with therapeutic groups and patient activities.
• Inventory and manage patient belongings upon admission, discharge, and transfer.
• Collect urine, stool, and sputum specimens as ordered.
• Transport patients and assist with meal and nourishment distribution.
• Support patient admissions, discharges, and transfers within the electronic medical record system.
• Monitor and assist during patient visitation.
• Assist with restraint application in accordance with hospital policy.
• Follow safety protocols, infection prevention practices, and quality improvement initiatives.
• Participate in unit-based meetings and support orientation of new staff as needed.

Skills

Strong communication

Interpersonal skills

Calm under pressure

Critical thinking

Team-oriented

Observation and documentation

Multitasking

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

Guthrie Robert Packer Hospital is seeking a compassionate Psychiatric Technician to join the Behavioral Health team, serving adolescents, adults, and geriatric patients in a inpatient setting.

You'll provide direct patient care under supervision, assist with daily living activities, monitor safety, support therapeutic programming, and help with admissions, discharges, and documentation in the electronic medical record.