Psychiatric Technician, Emergency Services, Full Time, 8 hr Day/Evening-AFSCME

UC Health; Cincinnati (OH); On-site; USD 40,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

UC Health is seeking a full-time psychiatric technician for its Psychiatric Emergency Department, providing crucial care in a supportive environment. The technician will engage in direct patient care, facilitate therapeutic activities, and collaborate within a dedicated team to ensure the safety and well-being of patients.

Qualifications

• A minimum of six months direct patient care experience in a psychiatric setting.
• Preferred specialized training in phlebotomy and assistance with activities of daily living.

Responsibilities

• Monitor safety and maintain a therapeutic milieu for psychiatric patients.
• Perform clinical duties under RN supervision including vital signs and phlebotomy.
• Initiate basic psychiatric interventions and assist in physical crisis management.

Skills

Patient Care

Crisis Intervention

Behavioral Health Knowledge

Education

High School diploma/GED

Relevant college coursework

STNA certification

Job description

Location: UC Medical Center
Department: Psychiatric Emergency Services
Hours: Full Time 32 hrs/week
Shift: 8 hr Day/Evening

UC Medical Center is hiring a Full-time psychiatric technician to work in our Psychiatric Emergency department.

PES is the only Psychiatric Emergency Room in Southwest Ohio. We offer crisis intervention and rapid assessment of individuals' needs for behavioral health care in the least restrictive environment for Hamilton County and the surrounding area. PES has a Psychiatrist on site 24/7, and provides phone consultation, crisis intervention, medication evaluation and treatment, diagnostic assessment, disposition planning, mobile crisis intervention, and education of emergency providers in the community.

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 Greater Cincinnati and Northern Kentucky for nearly 200 years. Each year, hundreds of thousands of patients receive care from our world-renowned clinicians and care team. Our experts utilize the most advanced medical knowledge and technology available, providing a level of specialty and subspecialty medical care that is not available anywhere else in Greater Cincinnati.

UC Medical Center is also home to medical breakthroughs—our physician experts conduct basic, translational, and clinical research, leading to new therapies and care protocols, and connecting patients to the latest and most advanced treatments. UC Medical Center houses Greater Cincinnati's only Level I adult trauma center, which includes the right mix of specialist and medical resources available at a moment's notice for a wide variety of the most complex medical conditions and injuries.

Qualifications

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

Hours: Full-time 32 hours/week

Shift: 8 hr Day/Evening

Join our team as a psychiatric technician in our Psychiatric Emergency department and work alongside the best and brightest clinical teams, collaborating toward our common purpose: to advance healing and reduce suffering.

Join our team to BE UC Health. Be Extraordinary. Be Supported. Be Hope. Apply Today!

About UC Health

UC Health is an integrated academic health system serving Greater Cincinnati and Northern Kentucky. In partnership with the University of Cincinnati, UC Health combines clinical expertise and compassion with research and teaching—a combination that provides patients with options for even the most complex situations. Members of UC Health include: UC Medical Center, West Chester Hospital, Daniel Drake Center for Post-Acute Care, Bridgeway Pointe Assisted Living, University of Cincinnati Physicians and UC Health Ambulatory Services (with more than 900 board-certified clinicians and surgeons), Lindner Center of HOPE, and several specialized institutes including: UC Gardner Neuroscience Institute and the University of Cincinnati Cancer Center. Many UC Health locations have received national recognition for outstanding quality and patient satisfaction. Learn more at uchealth.com.

At UC Health, we're proud to have the best and brightest teams and clinicians collaborating toward our common purpose: to advance healing and reduce suffering.

As the region's adult academic health system, we strive for innovation and provide world-class care for our community and patients worldwide. Join our team to develop your skills, grow your career, build relationships, and help us be a source of hope for our friends and neighbors.

UC Health is committed to providing an inclusive, equitable, and diverse workplace.

The Psychiatric Therapeutic Program Worker (TPW), in collaboration with other healthcare team members, maintains a therapeutic milieu and a safe environment for psychiatric patients on the unit. As part of the patient care team, the TPW performs duties under the supervision of the Registered Nurse to ensure quality patient care.

Patient Population (Clinical Only):

• Engages in population-appropriate communication.
• Has knowledge of growth and development milestones and tasks.
• Provides clear instructions to patients and families regarding treatment.
• Involves family/guardians in assessment, initial treatment, and ongoing care.
• Identifies physical limitations and intervenes when necessary.
• Recognizes and responds to behavioral health problems.
• Interprets data and plans care appropriately.
• Addresses psychological, cultural, or religious needs.
• Performs treatments, administers medication, or operates equipment safely.
• Recognizes signs of abuse or neglect.

Establish a therapeutic milieu and ensure safety for all psychiatric patients. Duties include monitoring safety, maintaining a peaceful environment, managing behavior, preparing rooms, orienting new patients, checking belongings for hazards, securing belongings, routine bed checks, and securing areas.

Perform clinical duties as directed by the RN, such as vital signs, phlebotomy, EKG, finger sticks, assistance with feeding, hygiene, ADL’s, and inventory control.

Co-lead treatment groups, organize therapeutic activities, observe behaviors, and report changes to the RN.

Initiate basic psychiatric interventions, provide redirection, and assist in physical crisis management as needed.

Participate in quality improvement, staff meetings, and in-service training. Perform other delegated duties as needed.

Transport patients to appointments such as X-ray, EEG, MRI, etc.