Inpatient Psychiatric Tech — Day Shift

West Tennessee Healthcare; Jackson (TN); On-site; USD 26,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

West Tennessee Healthcare is seeking a Psychiatric Technician to maintain the therapeutic milieu on the IPU in Jackson, TN. You will perform hygienic care and procedures under supervision, monitor vital signs, and ensure patient safety for adult and geriatric patients.

Responsibilities include patient transport, rounds, restraints handling, and assisting with admissions, orientation, and discharge. Overtime and call-back may be required to support the unit’s needs.

Qualifications

• Equivalent to high school education or comparable brief vocational training.
• Prefer mental health experience and/or completion of nursing assistant program or one semester of attendance at an accredited school of nursing.
• Certification as a Basic Rescuer in Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation within 90 day orientation period and maintained throughout employment.
• Emergency behavior management training within 90 day orientation period and maintained throughout employment.

Responsibilities

• Performs direct and indirect patient care responsibilities as assigned by the Inpatient Coordinator, including obtaining vital signs and documenting in the patient chart.
• Ensures patient safety.
• Accompanies and transports patients to outside appointments and activities.
• Supervises and assists patients in recreational activities under the supervision of the Activity Coordinator.
• Assists in admission and orientation of patients to the unit and with discharge of patients.
• Makes assigned rounds to observe patient activity on units and observe for patients leaving unit unauthorized.
• Demonstrates ability to apply wrist, ankle, and waist restraints safely to agitated patients.
• Demonstrates competency in monitoring the patient’s response to restraint and seclusion.
• Contributes to a positive work environment and the overall team effort of the unit.
• Performs related responsibilities and procedures as required or demonstrated.

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

West Tennessee Healthcare is seeking a Psychiatric Technician to maintain the therapeutic milieu on the IPU in Jackson, TN. You will perform hygienic care and procedures under supervision, monitor vital signs, and ensure patient safety for adult and geriatric patients.

Responsibilities include patient transport, rounds, restraints handling, and assisting with admissions, orientation, and discharge. Overtime and call-back may be required to support the unit’s needs.