Psychiatric Technician I - Eating Disorders

Saint Francis Health System

6d•Onsite

About The Position

Working under direct and close supervision, the Psychiatric Technician I provides direct patient care, assists with activities of daily living, and supports the social skills needs of assigned behavioral health patients. The employee shadows more experienced staff for on-the-job training as needed and receives close monitoring from senior staff when handling more complex cases. This role serves the Eating Disorders unit at the Laureate Campus in Tulsa, Oklahoma. Unit-specific duties include eating meals with patients, completing caloric dietary counts, and operating a facility motor vehicle while accompanying patients on outings. The position works a variable schedule on the day shift, including weekends, from 7:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m.

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.
Work experience: none required.
Licensure, registration, or certification: none required.

Responsibilities

Complete assigned tasks promptly according to work schedules and supervisor or senior staff instructions.
Cooperate with department and facility personnel to maintain services that meet patient needs.
Help maintain a calm, warm, positive, and therapeutic environment.
Treat patients, family members, visitors, and employees with courtesy, respect, and dignity; provide care privately and respect confidentiality and patient rights.
Develop supportive relationships with patients by establishing trust and rapport.
Monitor and assist with patients’ personal hygiene, mobility, food, and fluid needs.
Monitor and document assigned patients’ locations and behavior according to observation levels.
On the Eating Disorders unit, eat meals with patients, complete caloric dietary counts, and 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.
Measure and accurately monitor patients’ vital signs, height, and weight according to policy and patient condition; notify licensed nursing staff of changes and record information accurately.
Identify behaviors related to mental illness and communicate patient status to appropriate licensed staff.
Assist with group therapy as directed by licensed staff and help with patient admissions and orientation as directed.
Inventory and document patient belongings on 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 address problems or improve services; work with senior staff on complex cases.
Participate in hospital committees as required.
Report patient grievances, complaints, allegations of abuse, and misappropriation of patient property, and complete necessary reports.
Maintain safety awareness, report safety concerns, and seek help from senior staff as needed.
Attend required annual educational programs, 8–10 staff meetings, and at least five in-services per year.