Psych Technician

Intermountain Health

1d•$19 - $25•Onsite

About The Position

The Behavioral Health Technician works under the direction of a registered nurse, licensed physician, or other specified healthcare professional as part of a coordinated multidisciplinary treatment team. The position provides direct patient care by developing rapport with patients and facilitating a therapeutic milieu. The schedule offers two day shifts and two night shifts, 7–7. The role is based at Intermountain Health LDS Hospital in Salt Lake City, Utah, and is scheduled for 36 hours per week.

Requirements

Basic Life Support (BLS) certification for healthcare providers.
Ability to see and read information and labels, assess patient needs, operate monitors, and identify equipment and supplies.
Ability to communicate verbally and to hear and understand spoken information, alarms, needs, and issues quickly and accurately, particularly during emergencies.
Manual dexterity to manipulate complex and delicate equipment with precision and accuracy, including frequent computer use and typing.
Ability to lift and use a full range of movement to transfer patients, bend to retrieve, lift, and carry supplies and equipment, including heavy items.
Ability to participate in the physical management of high-risk patient behaviors.
May be required to stand in a stationary position for an extended period.

Nice To Haves

CNA or EMT qualification.
Post-high-school education in social work, psychology, sociology, family studies, or a health sciences field.
Experience working with psychiatric and/or chemically dependent patients.
Experience providing behavioral healthcare services to patient populations.

Responsibilities

Assist patients with activities of daily living and perform and accurately document delegated patient care procedures, treatments, observations, groups, and education in a timely manner.
Monitor patient vital signs and provide limited medical intervention as directed by a healthcare professional.
Orient patients to the Behavioral Health unit or program; inventory belongings; provide appropriate supplies and testing; and transport patients to appointments, units, or activities as needed.
Communicate effectively with coworkers, patients, families, and other personnel involved in patient care, and report changes in patients’ conditions to applicable clinical staff.
Assist with mentoring and orienting staff members and students as needed; take initiative in maintaining the work environment and helping others resolve problems.
Maintain a safe, consistent, and supportive environment by following multidisciplinary treatment plans and established behavioral interventions.
Ensure assigned areas are clean and orderly and comply with fire and safety requirements before the end of each shift.
Maintain surveillance of assigned areas to ensure patient safety, including visual patient checks, room checks, and unit checks; stock supplies and perform general housekeeping tasks as assigned.
Participate in regulatory and quality activities, such as chart checks, audits, refrigerator temperature checks, committees, and other quality-oriented tasks.
Report and address actual or potential problems with quality and appropriateness of care through event reports or other appropriate means, following the chain of command in a timely manner.
Promote patient safety and manage patient behavior, including anticipating and diffusing situations that could lead to disruptive behavior.
Respond efficiently and calmly in emergencies, secure qualified assistance as needed, recognize critical situations, and use sound judgment and problem-solving skills to manage crises and prevent escalation or injury.
Follow behavioral health policy standards regarding the use of seclusion and restraint.
Complete mandatory and required education assignments in a timely manner and demonstrate clinical proficiency and competency for the age groups served.
Treat patients and families with care and respect and maintain corporate and department standards regarding compliance and confidentiality.
Help facilitate skills, relaxation, and psychoeducational groups using knowledge of group dynamics and organizational skills to support treatment plan goals.