Psychiatric Technician - Behavioral health Sciences - Full Time

Guthrie; Sayre (Bradford County); On-site; USD 35,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare organization is seeking a full-time Psychiatric Technician in Sayre, PA, to provide direct patient care under supervision. Responsibilities include observing patients, assisting with daily activities, and supporting therapeutic activities. Candidates must be high school graduates and obtain CPI and RQI certifications within six months. Experience as a Psychiatric Technician is preferred. The position requires teamwork and professionalism in the Behavioral Health team.

Qualifications

• Must be a high school graduate.
• Certification in CPI and RQI is required within six months of hire.
• Preferred experience as a Psychiatric Technician or Care Partner.

Responsibilities

• Provide patient observation under the direction of the RN.
• Assist with patient care for adolescents and adults.
• Facilitate group and therapeutic activities.
• Manage patient belongings during admissions and transfers.
• Assist with monitoring patients during visitation.

Skills

Patient observation

Facilitating therapeutic activities

Assisting with toileting and feeding

Basic medical procedures

Education

High School Graduate

Certification in CPI and RQI

Job description

Psychiatric Technician - Behavioral Health Sciences - Full Time

Position Summary

The Psychiatric Technician in Behavioral Health provides direct patient care and support functions under the supervision of a Registered Professional Nurse or Licensed Mental Health Worker. This position works as a member of the multidisciplinary Behavioral Health team. Participation in group and therapeutic activities is required. The Psychiatric Technician supports the philosophy of Robert Packer Hospital, the Nursing Division and the Behavioral Health Unit. This position represents the hospital in a professional, courteous manner to patients/families and the healthcare team while being sensitive to how others perceive both verbal and non‑verbal communication.

Education, License & Cert

High School Graduate. Certification in CPI and RQI within six months of hire.

Experience

Psychiatric Technician or Care Partner experience is preferred.

Essential Functions

• Under the direction of an RN, provide patient observation as designated constant, every 5, 10, 15 or 30 minutes. Assumes assignment for ICA rotation as appropriate.
• Participates in the delivery of patient care for patients 14 years and up under the direction of the RN, including, but not limited to toileting, feeding, washing hair, range of motion exercises, mobilizing patients, transfers, and ambulation.
• Performs and records temperature, pulse, respirations, blood pressure and weights for patients 14 years and over.
• Facilitates or assists with group and therapeutic activities as assigned.
• Inventory and assure disposition of patient’s belongings when admitted, discharged, or transferred.
• Obtains urine, stool and sputum specimens for adolescent, adult, and geriatric populations.
• Transports patients, serves and retrieves trays, distributes water pitchers, orders and distributes nourishment.
• Assists with Admission, Discharge and Transfer within the Electronic Medical System.
• Assists in monitoring patients during scheduled visitation.
• Assists in the application of restraints according to policy.

Other Duties

• The staff member must be able to assist with the orientation process of new division personnel, attend and participate in unit council meetings, demonstrate knowledge of and act according to established safety protocols, and consistently utilize universal precaution techniques for all patient interactions.
• Other duties as assigned.

Updated 6-17-24