Psychiatric Tech - Full Time - Emergency Services (Day Shift)

St. Tammany Parish Hospital (USA); United States; On-site; USD 28,000 - 39,000; Full time

Job summary

St. Tammany Health System is seeking a Psychiatric Technician to monitor patients and provide nursing, psychiatric and personal care in a 7am-7pm shift, 36 hours per week.

The role involves observing behavior, teaching and counseling patients, recording vitals, and encouraging engagement in therapeutic activities. The technician will work with physicians, psychologists or rehabilitation therapists to support patient wellness and independence, and may assist with bathing and maintaining living

Qualifications

• High School graduate or equivalent.
• CPI training completed within 3 months of hire.
• Current BLS certification through ILCOR-provided courses with manikin check-off.

Responsibilities

• Monitor patients’ physical and emotional well-being and report changes to medical staff.
• Provide nursing, psychiatric and personal care to patients.
• Observe, teach, counsel and befriending to develop social skills.
• Record vital signs and measurements with standard equipment.
• Encourage participation in social, recreational and therapeutic activities.
• Collaborate with physicians, psychologists or rehabilitation therapists.
• Develop strategies to promote client wellness and independence.
• Restrain violent or suicidal patients by verbal or physical means as required.
• Assist patients with bathing and maintaining cleanliness.

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

CPI training

BLS certification (ILCOR)

Job description

JOB DESCRIPTION AND POSITION REQUIREMENTS

Scheduled Weekly Hours: 36 Work Shift: 7am-7pm

The Psychiatric Technician monitors patients’ physical and emotional well-being and reports unusual behavior or physical ailments to medical staff. They provide nursing, psychiatric and personal care to mentally ill, emotionally disturbed or developmentally disabled patients. Also, they observe and influence patients’ behavior, communicate and interact with them by teaching, counseling and befriending them. They are responsible to takes and record measures of patients’ physical condition, using devices such as thermometers and blood pressure gauges. They encourage patients to develop work skills and to participate in social, recreational, and other therapeutic activities that enhance interpersonal skills and develop social relationships. They collaborate with or assists physicians, psychologists, or rehabilitation therapists in working with mentally ill, emotionally disturbed, or developmentally disabled patients to treat, rehabilitate, and return patients to the community. They develop and teach strategies to promote client wellness and independence. The Psychiatric Technician restrains violent, potentially violent, or suicidal patients by verbal or physical means as required. They aid patients in performing tasks such as bathing and keeping beds, clothing and living areas clean.

Minimum Qualifications:

• High School graduate or equivalent required.
• CPI training required (can be acquired within 3 months of hire).
• Current BLS certifications through any International Liaison Committee on Resuscitation (ILCOR) provided courses such as but not limited to: Ochsner Health System, American Heart Association, and American Red Cross.
• The ILCOR course must include a manikin check off (can be acquired within 3 months of hire).

Physical Demands:

Must possess good physical health. Some requirements include but are not limited to standing, sitting or walking for long periods of time. Lifting at least 20 pounds is required. Must be able to work with a moderate level of noise. Physical Effort required: Constant (67%-100%) - seeing Frequently (34%-66%) - lifting, carrying, pushing/pulling, reaching, handling/feeling, talking and hearing Occasionally (1%-33%) - climbing (stairs, ladders, etc.), stooping and crouching

EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

St. Tammany Health System is an Equal Opportunity Employer. St. Tammany Health System is committed to equal employment opportunity for all employees and applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin or ancestry, citizenship, sexual orientation, gender identity, veteran status, disability status, genetic information or any other protected characteristic under applicable law. St. Tammany Health System is a full-service acute care facility that delivers today’s life-improving procedures with the latest technology, highest quality and the utmost care to area residents. From wellness and prevention to diagnosis, treatment, rehabilitation and recovery, the St. Tammany Health System delivers the very latest technology, the most accomplished specialists and highly personalized, caring staff to ensure patients and their families receive world-class healthcare close to home. St. Tammany Health System is an independent service district in a clinically integrated partnership with Ochsner Health System. Together, the two organizations focus on aligning their healthcare offerings to best serve patients and families in west St. Tammany Parish and surrounding areas.