Inpatient Psychiatric Tech — Day Shift

West Tennessee Healthcare; United States; On-site; USD 19,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

West Tennessee Healthcare in Jackson, Tennessee, is seeking a Psychiatric Technician to help maintain the therapeutic milieu on the IPU, perform hygienic care, and carry out assigned procedures under supervision. The role covers adult and geriatric patients and requires teamwork and safety focus.

The position includes day shifts and requires CPR and emergency behavior management training within 90 days of orientation. Overtime and on-call work may be required as part of 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

• Direct and indirect patient care responsibilities as assigned by the Inpatient Coordinator, including obtaining vital signs and documenting in the patient chart.
• Ensure patient safety.
• Accompany and transport patients to outside appointments and activities.
• Supervise and assist patients in recreational activities under the supervision of the Activity Coordinator.
• Assist in admission and orientation of patients to the unit and with discharge of patients.
• Make assigned rounds to observe patient activity on units and observe for patients leaving unit unauthorized.
• Demonstrate ability to apply wrist, ankle, and waist restraints safely to agitated patients.
• Demonstrate competency in monitoring the patient’s response to restraint and seclusion.
• Contribute 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 education or equivalent

Job description

West Tennessee Healthcare in Jackson, Tennessee, is seeking a Psychiatric Technician to help maintain the therapeutic milieu on the IPU, perform hygienic care, and carry out assigned procedures under supervision. The role covers adult and geriatric patients and requires teamwork and safety focus.

The position includes day shifts and requires CPR and emergency behavior management training within 90 days of orientation. Overtime and on-call work may be required as part of the unit’s needs.