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 and assists assigned behavioral health patients with daily living and social skills. The role includes on-the-job training with more experienced staff and close monitoring by senior staff when handling more complex cases. The position is part time on the Eating Disorders unit at the Laureate Campus in Tulsa, Oklahoma. The work shift is 7:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m., with a variable schedule that includes weekends.

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 and supervisor or senior staff instructions.
Cooperate with department and facility personnel to maintain services that meet patient needs.
Help create a warm, positive, calm, and therapeutic environment, and develop supportive relationships with patients through trust and rapport.
Treat patients, family members, visitors, and colleagues with courtesy, respect, dignity, and professionalism.
Protect patient privacy, confidentiality, and rights, including knocking before entering patient rooms.
Monitor and assist patients with personal hygiene, mobility, food, and fluid needs.
Monitor and document patients' locations and behaviors according to assigned observation levels.
Perform Eating Disorders unit duties, including eating meals with patients, conducting caloric dietary counts, and driving a facility motor vehicle while accompanying patients on outings.
Maintain a neat and hazard-free environment by cleaning equipment and organizing common areas and patient rooms.
Monitor and accurately record patients' vital signs, height, and weight according to hospital policy or patient condition; notify licensed nursing staff of changes.
Recognize behaviors related to mental illness and communicate patient status to appropriate licensed staff.
Assist with group therapy, patient admission, and orientation as directed.
Inventory and document patient belongings upon admission and throughout the day.
Complete assigned documentation thoroughly and accurately within established timeframes.
Meet regularly with the Clinical Manager or designee to help identify and correct problem areas 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 appropriate personnel; complete necessary reports.
Seek assistance from senior staff as needed and maintain safety awareness throughout all activities.
Attend mandatory annual educational programs, 8–10 staff meetings, and at least five in-services per year.