Psychiatric Technician, 5 Ridgeway, Part Time, 12 Hour AM-AFSCME

UC Health; Cincinnati (OH); On-site; USD 30,000 - 40,000; Part time

Job summary

UC Health is seeking a part-time psychiatric technician for the 5 Ridgeway Psychiatry unit at UC Medical Center. This role involves providing inpatient psychiatric treatment for adults, maintaining a safe environment, and collaborating with the healthcare team. Candidates should have a high school diploma and experience in patient care. Join a supportive team dedicated to innovation and world-class care.

Qualifications

• Minimum six months of direct patient care experience in a psychiatric setting.
• STNA certification preferred or college-level coursework in nursing, psychiatry, or social work.

Responsibilities

• Maintain a therapeutic milieu and a safe environment for psychiatric patients.
• Assist with treatments, medication administration, and operating equipment safely.
• Lead treatment groups and organize recreational activities.

Skills

Communication

Crisis Management

Patient Care

Education

High School diploma/GED

Relevant college coursework

Job description

Location: UC Medical Center
Department: Psychiatry-5 Ridgeway
Hours: Part Time 24 hrs/week
Shift: 12 hr Day 7a-7p

UC Health is hiring a part-time psychiatric technician for the 5 Ridgeway Psychiatry unit at UC Medical Center.

This is a 20-bed unit providing inpatient psychiatric treatment for adult patients aged 18 and older.

About University of Cincinnati Medical Center

As part of the Clifton Campus of UC Health, Greater Cincinnati’s academic health system, University of Cincinnati Medical Center has served the region for nearly 200 years. Each year, hundreds of thousands of patients receive care from our expert clinicians and care teams. Our specialists utilize advanced medical knowledge and technology, offering unique specialty and subspecialty care in Greater Cincinnati.

UC Medical Center is also a hub for medical research, leading to new therapies and treatment protocols, and connecting patients to the latest treatments. It houses Greater Cincinnati’s only Level I adult trauma center, equipped for complex medical conditions and injuries.

Join the only Psychiatric Unit in Southwest Ohio where you can gain exposure to a variety of behavioral health diagnoses. You will have opportunities to see cases and treat patients that other institutions do not accept.

Unit Details

• Variety of diagnoses in behavioral health, offering valuable experience.
• Opportunity to gain experience with psychiatric emergency services.
• Clinical ladder program: Opportunities for advancement from CN 1 through unit projects, with monetary benefits and career development.

Qualifications

• Minimum: High School diploma/GED. Preferred: Relevant college coursework.
• STNA certification preferred or college-level coursework in nursing, psychiatry, or social work.
• Minimum: Six months of direct patient care experience in a psychiatric setting or equivalent college coursework in nursing, psychology, or social work.
• Preferred: Specialized training in phlebotomy, vital signs, and assistance with activities of daily living.

Hours: Part Time 24 hrs/week

Shift: 12 hr Day

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About UC Health

UC Health is an integrated academic health system serving Greater Cincinnati and Northern Kentucky. Partnering with the University of Cincinnati, UC Health combines clinical expertise with research and teaching, providing options for even complex cases. Members include UC Medical Center, West Chester Hospital, Daniel Drake Center for Post-Acute Care, and others. Many locations have received national recognition for quality and patient satisfaction. Learn more at uchealth.com.

We are proud of our team of clinicians working toward our mission: to advance healing and reduce suffering.

As the region’s adult academic health system, we strive for innovation and world-class care, attracting patients from across the globe. Join us to develop your skills, grow your career, build relationships, and be a source of hope.

UC Health is an EEO employer.

Responsibilities

• Maintain a therapeutic milieu and a safe environment for psychiatric patients, collaborating with the healthcare team.
• Communicate effectively with patients and families, involving them in care planning.
• Identify physical limitations and intervene when necessary.
• Recognize and respond to behavioral health issues and signs of abuse or neglect.
• Assist with treatments, medication administration, and operating equipment safely.
• Monitor safety, manage patient behavior, and prepare the environment for new admissions.
• Perform clinical duties as directed, including vital signs, phlebotomy, EKG, assistance with activities of daily living, and inventory management.
• Lead treatment groups and organize recreational activities, observing and reporting behavioral changes.
• Implement basic psychiatric interventions and provide emotional support, including crisis management.
• Participate in quality improvement activities and staff meetings.
• Transport patients to medical appointments as needed.