Psychiatric Tech I- Full-Time, Days, DMH

HH Health System • Decatur, AL

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About The Position

Demonstrates through behavior Decatur Morgan Hospital’s mission, vision and values. Under direct supervision, uses knowledge and skills to assist with assigned direct patient care as appropriate to patients’ physical and developmental ages, with a primary focus on maintaining a safe and therapeutic environment. Provides basic care and support to pediatric, adolescent, adult, and geriatric patients within established policies and each patient’s plan of care.

Requirements

• High school graduate or GED.
• CPR certification.
• MOAB or CPI certification.
• Uses common sense and special skills to care for patients.
• Understands technical information applicable to the job function and patient care.
• Responds quickly and appropriately in emergencies.
• Communicates with people.
• Can change from one duty to another frequently.
• Follows and/or gives precise instructions.
• Records and interprets information accurately.

Nice To Haves

• Health care experience is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Provides basic patient care with minimal supervision within established policies and the assigned patient’s plan of care.
• Motivates patients to participate in activities of daily living and unit programming within their physical and mental capabilities.
• Promptly reports patient changes, problems, complaints, or requests to appropriate personnel.
• Responds promptly to patient requests and provides needed assistance in a timely manner.
• Documents observations, interactions, care, and treatment clearly and concisely.
• Accurately checks and rechecks vital signs and notifies the unit nurse of values outside designated ranges.
• Monitors and assists patients with dietary needs and strives to ensure compliance with ordered diets.
• Provides appropriate skin care using suitable cleansing agents and other products.
• Collects specimens as directed and ensures correct identification and labeling.
• Conducts and completes personal and belonging searches according to procedure, including accurate documentation, labeling of belongings, and indicated distribution and storage.
• Accurately follows directions of licensed personnel.
• Adheres to policies and procedures and practices in ways that ensure a safe environment for patients, visitors, coworkers, and self.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED