Psychiatric Tech

Healthier Mississippi People LLC • Jackson, MS

53d • Onsite

About The Position

Job Summary: 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. Knowledge, Skills & Abilities 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.

Requirements

• High School Diploma/GED
• N/A

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: 51-100 employees