Licensed Psychiatric Technician - On-Call Care

Kaiser Permanente; Los Angeles (CA); Hybrid; USD 52,000 - 76,000; Part time

Job summary

Kaiser Permanente seeks a Psychiatric Technician to provide safe, ethical, and professional care under supervision within hospital policies. Responsibilities include patient assessment, vital signs, transporting patients, assisting with procedures, and administering medications as prescribed by physicians.

Required licensure and BLS. On-call role with variable days/hours; experience in inpatient psychiatric settings is preferred.

Qualifications

• Licensed Psychiatric Technician in California.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification.
• Ability to manage potentially assaultive mental patients.

Responsibilities

• Explain examinations, tests and procedures to patients.
• Instruct patients on general health and self-care.
• Administer intramuscular or subcutaneous medications as prescribed.
• Monitor patient vitals and respond to emergencies (CPR when needed).
• Assist with patient mobility, hygiene and daily activities.
• Maintain sterile, safe clinical environment and document procedures.

Skills

Vital signs

Patient care

Infection control

First aid

CPR

Job description

Kaiser Permanente seeks a Psychiatric Technician to provide safe, ethical, and professional care under supervision within hospital policies. Responsibilities include patient assessment, vital signs, transporting patients, assisting with procedures, and administering medications as prescribed by physicians.

Required licensure and BLS. On-call role with variable days/hours; experience in inpatient psychiatric settings is preferred.