Psychiatric Technician, Behavioral Health (32 hours/Evenings)

OhioHealth • Columbus, OH

123d

About The Position

This position provides hygiene, comfort, and safety needs to assigned patients of all ages, under the direct supervision of a RN. He/She may conduct psycho educational and symptom management patient groups.

Requirements

• High School or GED (Required)
• BLS - Basic Life Support - American Heart Association
• CPI - Crisis Prevention Intervention - Crisis Prevention Intervention
• Patient Care Tech training or equivalent training with proof of completion.
• Six months Experience as a clinical assistant or patient care assistant.
• Must have current Basic Life support (BLS) and Crisis Prevention Intervention (CPI) within the first 30 days of hire and must remain current throughout employment.
• High degree of accuracy and attention to detail.
• Emotionally mature, uses sound judgment; Ability to make decisions calmly and quickly.
• Agility to intervene with aggressive patients.
• Knowledge of Microsoft Office Products.
• Demonstrated ability to organize/coordinate activities/groups.
• 1-2 yrs. previous Experience in health care crisis intervention program.

Responsibilities

• Under Supervision of a Registered Nurse, Assists in Providing Care as Appropriate
• Establishes caring and supportive relationship with patient and family.
• Helps patient use problem-solving and coping skills appropriately.
• Serves as role model for healthy behaviors and effective communication skills.
• Documents observations and patient data in accordance with hospital policy.
• Orients patients and families to unit, program goals, and guidelines.
• Conducts Psycho Educational and Symptom Management Patient Groups, Under Direction of a Registered Nurse
• Organizes, plans, directs psycho educational, symptom management, coping skills groups for patients, and documents pertinent information.
• Adheres to group schedule.
• Maintains current documentation in patient medical record.
• Refers questions or situations requiring professional judgment to registered nurse.
• Assists in Performing Hygiene, Comfort, and Safety Needs of Patients Under Direction of, and as Assigned by RN
• Assists patients with personal care as needed, indicated, or assigned, including, but not limited to: bathing, oral hygiene, care of hair and skin, shaving.
• Assists patients with elimination as needed, indicated, or assigned.
• Assists with and performs treatment procedures under supervision of an RN, within prescribed limits and hospital policy.
• Serves trays, feeds patients, records intake and calorie counts.
• Checks and records vital signs accurately.
• Transports patients safely.
• Assesses Environment for Potential Hazards and Initiates Safety Measures
• Conducts and documents regular patient safety checks; reports concerns and significant changes to RN.
• Maintains safe and hygienic environment, identifying and reporting safety hazards.
• Checks in patient belongings; checks for and secures contraband.
• Follows infection control procedures and universal precautions in providing patient care.
• Organizes Work to Complete Assignments in a Timely Manner
• Follows through with directions and assignments in a timely manner.
• Demonstrates flexibility by adapting work organization plan to various changes in patient needs and unit acuity.
• Performs Adequately in Emergency Situations
• Maintains composure.
• Notifies the appropriate persons, according to policies.
• Initiates appropriate emergency measures.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Industry: Ambulatory Health Care Services
• Education Level: High school or GED