Psychiatric Tech- Adult Behavioral Health Unit

University of Mississippi Medical Center • Jackson, MS

7d • Onsite

About The Position

To provide patient care to impaired or emotionally disturbed individuals under the direction of a nurse manager or charge nurse and in accordance with institutional policies and procedures. To perform job duties in accordance with the medical center's purpose.

Requirements

• High School Diploma/GED
• Knowledge of Human Behavior.
• Verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to recognize patients who are at risk for harming themselves or others.
• Ability to provide patient care and services.
• Ability to react calmly in emergency situations.

Responsibilities

• Monitors patients' physical and emotional well-being and reports unusual behavior or physical ailment to nursing staff.
• Administers or observes treatment and personal care such as feeding, bathing, and other hygienic measures.
• Prepares patient, equipment, and supplies for specific procedures and provides manual assistance as required.
• Escorts or transports patients to various hospital locations as directed.
• Restrains violent, potentially violent or suicidal patients by verbal or physical means as required.
• Collects specimens; takes and records measures of patient physical condition, using devices such as thermometers and blood pressure gauges.
• Demonstrates core standards of exceptional customer service.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

What This Job Offers

• Education Level: High school or GED
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees