Licensed Psych Tech

Kaiser Permanente; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 53,000 - 58,000; Full time

Job summary

Kaiser Permanente in Los Angeles seeks a Psychiatric Technician to provide safe, compassionate patient care under supervision. Duties include monitoring vital signs, administering medications, assisting with procedures, and supporting the care plan as prescribed by a physician.

This on-call role requires knowledge of infection control, ability to handle potentially assaultive patients, and maintaining licensure and Basic Life Support certification.

Qualifications

• Must maintain an active Psychiatric Technician License (California) and BLS certification.
• Ability to monitor and record patient vital signs and interact with patients.
• Competence in administering intramuscular and oral medications per physician orders.
• Experience with infection control procedures and emergency response readiness.

Responsibilities

• Explain procedures, obtain consent, and review physician orders with patients.
• Administer medications and provide first aid during emergencies.
• Assist physicians and staff during procedures and treatments.
• Observe patient condition, monitor vital signs, and maintain patient records.
• Participate in nursing care planning and patient care education.

Skills

CPR

Vital signs

Infection control

Patient care

Education

Psychiatric Technician License (California)

Basic Life Support

Tools

Accucheck

Job description

Job Summary

Under the direct supervision, responsible for rendering safe, ethical and professional care to ensure optimal patient care within policies, procedures and standards.

• Patient Health Care: Explain examination, test and medical procedures and purpose of the same.
• Instruct patients on general health and basic self care procedures.
• Review, explain and clarify physician orders with patient or parent.
• Instruct patients in use of home equipment.
• Apply and remove dressings.
• Assist patients with personal hygiene, bathing and sit baths.
• Follow standard infection control procedures.
• Initiate emergency procedures (including CPR) and provide emergency patient treatment.
• Participate in development of nursing care plan.
• Provide therapeutic patient care as prescribed by a physician.
• Observe and monitor patient condition for reactions during and after procedures.
• Take and record patient vital signs, height, weight, etc.
• Prepare samples and specimens for lab analysis.
• Perform urine test using Accucheck.
• Assist physician and medical staff with procedures, diagnostic examinations and treatments.
• Assist patients with ambulating and exercises.
• Conduct group exercise classes.
• Feed patients requiring assistance.
• Check food trays for accuracy and delivery them to patients.
• Administer intramuscular or subcutaneous medications.
• Administer oral medications.
• Records and Patient Information
• Greet and interview patients.
• Interview patients to collect data.
• Review patient records for medical and psychiatric information.
• Chart patient data such as vital signs and nutrition intake.
• Complete referral forms.
• Obtain patient signature on consent forms.
• Record all procedures and activities during emergencies.
• Assist patients with personal correspondence needs.
• Accompany patient on outside activities.
• Transport patient to and from designated areas.
• Equipment and Instruments & Materials and Supplies: Maintain a clean work area.
• Maintain and supply patient with hygiene and leisure items.
• Replenish bed linen and sanitary supplies.
• Administrative and other: Participate in developing and conducting in-service programs and patient care classes.
• Demonstrate safety procedures.
• Participate in team conferences.
• Train and orient new or less experienced personnel.
• Maintain proficiency in clinical skills.
• Answer nurses station telephones and other phone call and take messages.
• Locate personnel by paging system or beeper.
• Provide patient information to family members.
• Screen patient calls and take messages for provider.
• Assume other activities and responsibilities from time to time as directed.

Essential Responsibilities

• Patient Health Care: Explain examination, test and medical procedures and purpose of the same.
• Instruct patients on general health and basic self care procedures.
• Review, explain and clarify physician orders with patient or parent.
• Instruct patients in use of home equipment.
• Administer patient first aid.
• Apply and remove dressings.
• Assist patients with personal hygiene, bathing and sit baths.
• Follow standard infection control procedures.
• Give enemas.
• Initiate emergency procedures (including CPR) and provide emergency patient treatment.
• Monitor patient vital signs.
• Participate in development of nursing care plan.
• Provide therapeutic patient care as prescribed by a physician.
• Observe and monitor patient condition for reactions during and after procedures.
• Take and record patient vital signs, height, weight, etc.
• Obtain patient specimens.
• Prepare samples and specimens for lab analysis.
• Perform urine test using Accucheck.
• Assist physician and medical staff with procedures, diagnostic examinations and treatments.
• Restrain or support patient during procedures.
• Assist patients with ambulating and exercises.
• Conduct group exercise classes.
• Feed patients requiring assistance.
• Check food trays for accuracy and delivery them to patients.
• Administer intramuscular or subcutaneous medications.
• Administer oral medications.
• Records and Patient Information
• Greet and interview patients.
• Interview patients to collect data.
• Review patient records for medical and psychiatric information.
• Chart patient data such as vital signs and nutrition intake.
• Complete referral forms.
• Obtain patient signature on consent forms.
• Record all procedures and activities during emergencies.
• Assist patients with personal correspondence needs.
• Accompany patient on outside activities.
• Transport patient to and from designated areas.
• Equipment and Instruments & Materials and Supplies: Maintain a clean work area.
• Maintain and supply patient with hygiene and leisure items.
• Replenish bed linen and sanitary supplies.
• Administrative and other: Participate in developing and conducting in-service programs and patient care classes.
• Demonstrate safety procedures.
• Participate in team conferences.
• Train and orient new or less experienced personnel.
• Maintain a current licensure/certificates.
• Maintain proficiency in clinical skills.
• Answer nurses station telephones and other phone call and take messages.
• Locate personnel by paging system or beeper.
• Provide patient information to family members.
• Screen patient calls and take messages for provider.
• Triage patient calls.
• Assume other activities and responsibilities from time to time as directed.

Basic Qualifications

• N/A

Education

• N/A

License, Certification, Registration

• Psychiatric Technician License (California)
• Basic Life Support

Additional Requirements

• Must be able to manage potentially assaultive mental patients.

Preferred Qualifications

• Recent experience in inpatient psychiatric area preferred.

Notes

• This is an on call position, days and hours may vary.

Primary Location: California,Los Angeles,Mental Health - A

Scheduled Weekly Hours: 1

Shift: Day

Workdays: Sun, Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat

Working Hours Start: 07:30 AM

Working Hours End: 04:00 PM

Job Schedule: Call-in/On-Call

Job Type: Standard

Worker Location: Onsite

Employee Status: Regular

Employee Group/Union Affiliation: B01|SEIU|Local 399

Job Level: Individual Contributor

Department: LA Mental Health Center - Psych -Open Unit 2 - 0801

Pay Range: $38.11 - $42.22 / hour

Kaiser Permanente strives to offer a market competitive total rewards package and is committed to pay equity and transparency. The posted pay range is based on possible base salaries for the role and does not reflect the full value of our total rewards package. Actual base pay determined at offer will be based on labor market data, internal alignment, and a candidate's years of relevant work experience, education, certifications, skills, and geographic location.

Travel: No

Work Setting: Onsite

Worker location must align with Kaiser Permanente's Authorized States policy.

Kaiser Permanente is an equal opportunity employer committed to fair, respectful, and inclusive workplaces. Applicants will be considered for employment without regard to race, religion, sex, age, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other protected characteristic or status.