Psychiatric Technician I - Eating Disorders

Saint Francis Health System

6d•Onsite

About The Position

The Psychiatric Technician I works under direct and close supervision to provide direct patient care, assist with activities of daily living, and support the social and behavioral needs of assigned patients. The position receives on-the-job training by shadowing experienced staff and is closely monitored by senior staff when handling more complex cases. This role is on the Eating Disorders Nursing unit at the Laureate Campus in Tulsa, Oklahoma. Eating-disorders-specific duties include eating meals with patients, conducting caloric dietary counts, and operating a facility motor vehicle while accompanying patients on outings. The role also supports patient hygiene and mobility, food and fluid needs, observation and documentation, vital-sign monitoring, therapeutic activities, admissions, and a safe, orderly care environment. The position is identified as safety-sensitive under Oklahoma law.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED.
Able to maintain a high degree of confidentiality.
Able to remain calm under pressure.
Able to follow safety guidelines and protocols.
Able and willing to lift up to 50 pounds.

Responsibilities

Complete assigned tasks in a timely manner and adhere to work schedules.
Cooperate with department and facility personnel to maintain services that meet patient needs.
Help create a warm, calm, and positive environment, and treat patients, families, visitors, and coworkers with courtesy, respect, and dignity.
Protect patient privacy, confidentiality, and rights, including knocking before entering patient rooms.
Develop supportive relationships with patients and contribute to a therapeutic unit environment.
Monitor and assist patients with personal hygiene and mobility using proper body mechanics.
Assist with and monitor patients' food and fluid needs; on the Eating Disorders unit, eat meals with patients and perform caloric dietary counts.
Monitor and document patient location and behavior according to assigned observation levels.
Operate a facility motor vehicle while accompanying patients on outings.
Maintain the environment by cleaning equipment, organizing common areas, and keeping patient rooms neat and hazard-free.
Monitor and accurately record patients' vital signs, height, and weight; notify licensed nursing staff of changes in vital signs.
Identify behaviors related to mental illness and communicate patient status to appropriate licensed staff.
Assist with group therapy as directed by licensed staff and support patient admission and orientation.
Inventory and document patient belongings at admission and throughout the day.
Complete assigned documentation thoroughly, accurately, and within established timeframes.
Meet regularly with the Clinical Manager or designee to help identify and correct problems or improve services; work with senior staff on complex cases.
Participate in hospital committees as required.
Report patient grievances, complaints, allegations of abuse, misappropriation of patient property, and safety concerns to the appropriate personnel; complete required reports.
Seek help from senior staff when needed and maintain safety awareness.
Attend mandatory annual educational programs, 8–10 staff meetings, and at least five in-services per year.