Psychiatric Technician Pediatric Psych

University of Maryland Medical System; Baltimore (MD); On-site; USD 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading medical facility in Baltimore is seeking a full-time Psychiatric Technician to provide care for patients with psychiatric disorders. You will be responsible for therapeutic interventions, conducting patient observations, and assisting with personal hygiene. The ideal candidate has a high school diploma, GNA or CNA certification, and effective communication skills. This position requires working 36 hours per week during day shifts from 7 am to 7:30 pm.

Qualifications

• Must demonstrate knowledge of blood and body fluids precautions.
• Experience with direct patient care preferred.
• Ability to provide age-appropriate care.

Responsibilities

• Provide therapeutic interventions and assist with group activities.
• Conduct patient observation rounds and document findings.
• Assist with daily personal hygiene and activities of living.

Skills

Patient care skills

Effective communication

Crisis de-escalation

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent (GED)

GNA or CNA certification

CPR certification

Job description

Overview

Company Description: Pediatric Psych! Renowned as the academic flagship of the University of Maryland Medical System, our Magnet®-designated facility is a nationally recognized, academic medical center with opportunities across the continuum of care. Come join UMMC and discover the atmosphere where talents and ideas come together to enhance patient care and advance the science of nursing. Located in downtown Baltimore near the Inner Harbor and Camden Yards, you won’t find a more vibrant place to work!

Schedule: Full time day shift, 7a-7:30p.

General Summary

Under direct supervision of a licensed professional staff, the psychiatric technician performs delegated medical and mental health care practices to patients with diverse psychiatric/medical and substance abuse disorders. The psychiatric technician participates as a multi-disciplinary team member of the nursing staff to maintain a therapeutic and rehabilitative milieu environment.

Principal Responsibilities And Tasks

The following statements describe the general nature and level of work performed and are not to be construed as an exhaustive list of duties. Additional functions and activities may be assigned.

• Provides therapeutic psychiatric interventions as outlined by the treatment plan, and participates in group activities with patients that contribute to their emotional, intellectual, and developmental growth.
• Assists with milieu management and uses crisis de-escalation strategies to reduce destructive and disruptive patient behavior and ensure safety of patient, self, and others. Recognizes early warning signs of worsening patient behaviors and intervenes appropriately.
• Conducts patient observation rounds with appropriate documentation, and one-to-one observation. Observes patient condition for signs/symptoms consistent with illness or mental status change; reports observations to the nurse.
• Provides physical care to patients as delegated/instructed by RN, including bathing, dressing, and assisting with daily personal hygiene and activities of daily living (e.g., feeding and ambulation).
• Takes, records, and reports patient vital signs (blood pressure, temperature, respiration, and pulse); obtains height and weight as requested.
• Obtains specimens for laboratory examination and delivers specimens to clinical laboratories as instructed.
• Assesses environmental needs of the unit and coordinates with professional staff to initiate appropriate action. Completes environmental/safety rounds at the beginning of each shift.
• Assists in admitting, transferring, and discharging patients by orienting patients to the unit and assisting with transport of patients and belongings as needed.
• Documents patient data to support treatment and documentation requirements.
• Accompanies patients to diagnostic testing areas as directed and remains with the patient.
• Participates in mandatory hospital/department in-service education, de-escalation training, and staff meetings.
• Maintains strict patient medical record confidentiality in accordance with hospital/unit policy and HIPAA regulations.
• Demonstrates support and compliance with UMMC mission, vision, values, philosophy, goals and objectives.

Knowledge, Skills And Abilities

• Demonstrates knowledge of universal blood and body fluids precautions and aseptic technique; basic patient care skills such as bathing, taking and recording vital signs, feeding and weighing patients are required.
• Demonstrates sensitivity and awareness to the needs of patients, visitors, and co-workers and responds promptly to verbal and/or written instructions.
• Highly effective verbal communication and interpersonal skills to work with patients, visitors, and other healthcare team members.
• Ability to provide care appropriate to the patient populations served relative to age-specific needs.

Patient Safety

Ensures patient safety in the performance of job functions and through participation in hospital, department or unit patient safety initiatives.

• Takes action to correct observed risks to patient safety.
• Reports adverse events and near misses to the appropriate management authority.
• Identifies possible risks in processes, procedures, devices and communicates the same to those in charge.

Education And Experience

• High School Diploma or equivalent (GED) required.
• GNA or CNA certification (required for employees hired after 7/1/20).
• CPR certification required.
• Experience working with direct patient care or in a psychiatric facility preferred.

Additional Information

• All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.
• Work Schedule: 7am-7:30pm - 3x/wk or 36hrs/wk.

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