Psychiatric Technician - ED - PRN

Johns Hopkins Medicine; Washington (District of Columbia); Hybrid; USD 23,000 - 33,000; Part time

Job summary

Johns Hopkins Medicine's Sibley Memorial Hospital is seeking a Psychiatric Technician to provide compassionate care for psychiatric patients under RN supervision. Duties include assisting with daily living activities, phlebotomy, vital signs, EKG, and glucose monitoring in a fast-paced ED setting.

Minimum qualifications include a high school diploma with further training in psychology or a certified psychiatric technician program, plus CPR certification.

Qualifications

• High school diploma with two years of college coursework in psychology or related field, or completion of an approved psychiatric technician program.
• CPR certification is required.
• Experience in mental health care settings is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assist with activities of daily living including bathing, feeding, dressing, toileting, and ambulating patients.
• Perform phlebotomy.
• Monitor intake and output.
• Record and monitor vital signs.
• Conduct EKGs.
• Perform bedside glucose monitoring.

Skills

CPR Certification

Education

Two years of college with psychology coursework

Approved psychiatric technician training program

Experience as Clinical Associate, Nursing Assistant, Mental Health Technician, or Psychiatric Technician

Job description

Make it happen at Hopkins.

Unit: Emergency Department

Weekly Working Hours: PRN; 1 shift/week

Shift: Rotating Shifts; weekend work required

Job Details & Qualifications:

Sibley Memorial Hospital is a private, not-for-profit community hospital offering the advanced technology of a leading health system with the close-knit collaboration of a community setting. We are committed to professional growth, teamwork, and exceptional patient-centered care. If you’re ready to grow your career in a supportive environment that values your growth and well-being, Sibley welcomes you with open arms!

Meet our President and other leaders here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pcqpnIgTbCg

The Psychiatric Technician provides care to meet the emotional, rehabilitative, and physical needs of the psychiatric patient under the supervision of the Registered Nurse. Treats all patients with dignity and respect at all times during their hospitalization. Maintains confidentiality regarding the patient’s identity and psychiatric condition. Limits relationships with patients to therapeutic activities within the confines of the overall treatment goals. Performs selected nursing procedures under the supervision of the Registered Nurse including but not limited to:

• Activities of daily living, i.e., bathing, feeding, dressing, toileting, and ambulating patients
• Phlebotomy
• Intake and output
• Vital signs
• EKG
• Bedside glucose monitoring

Minimum Qualifications:

• Graduation from high school with further preparation from one of the following sources:
• Minimum two years of college with academic work in psychology or related field.
• Graduation from an approved psychiatric technician training program.
• Experience working as a Clinical Associate, Nursing Assistant, Mental Health Technician, or Psychiatric Technician.
• Current CPR Certification required.

We’re proud to offer a robust benefits package that supports your health, growth, and well-being. Discover our full offerings and costs here: https://mybenefitsjhhs.com/

What Awaits You:

• Competitive pay and benefits that support you at every stage of your life and career.
• Retirement plans with employer contributions to help you plan confidently for the future.
• Generous time off so you can unplug, recharge, and enjoy life outside of work.
• Access to world-class facilities and innovative technology that fuel your curiosity.
• Endless opportunities to advance your career as part of the Johns Hopkins team.

Salary Range: Minimum 20.35/hour - Maximum 20.35/hour. Compensation will be commensurate with equity and experience for roles of similar scope and responsibility. In cases where the range is displayed as a $0 amount, salary discussions will occur during candidate screening calls, before any subsequent compensation discussion is held between the candidate and any hiring authority.

The Hospital reserves the right to modify employee schedules as needed.

We are committed to creating a welcoming and inclusive environment, where we embrace and celebrate our differences, where all employees feel valued, contribute to our mission of serving the community, and engage in equitable healthcare delivery and workforce practices.

Johns Hopkins Health System and its affiliates are drug-free workplace employers.