Psychiatric Technician II 6758

Meridian Health Services•West Lafayette, IN

36d•Onsite

About The Position

Focusing on Whole-Person Healthcare Meridian Health Services is a progressive healthcare organization that believes in treating the whole person integrating physical, mental and social well-being to help people achieve their optimum health. This approach connects treatments and doctors working together to heal both the body and mind for total well-being. Meridian Health Services is currently seeking a full time Psychiatric Technician II for our Riverbend Hospital located in Lafayette, Indiana. This is a great opportunity to make an impact in the lives of others. This is a full-time position working 7am - 7pm shifts.

Requirements

Graduate of an accredited high school or its equivalent.
At least 18 years of age at completion of orientation.

Nice To Haves

Previous inpatient psychiatric experience desirable.

Responsibilities

Attends to client's personal needs on Units (phone calls, clothing, laundry, exercise, etc.).
Initiates and assists in client ADL's, including personal hygiene, feeding, incontinence, etc.
Encourages and engages clients in treatment, social, leisure, and recreational activities
Utilizes therapeutic skills in interactions with clients, families, and visitors.
Keeps clients informed of their treatment plan objectives and progress.
Able to set therapeutic guidelines with clients for destructive, disorganized, deviant, dysphoric, or dependent behaviors
Demonstrates competency in taking vital signs, obtaining urine specimens, assisting with nursing tasks under Unit Nurse directions.
Demonstrates reporting accurate information to the Unit Nurse regarding observations which include client behaviors, reactions to illness, medications, detox symptoms, allergic reactions, pain, fall risk, and suicide risk.
Functions within parameters specified by nursing care plans, multi-disciplinary treatment plans, and general therapeutic goals, including cultural and age-specific needs.
Functions as role model to enhance development of appropriate social skills.
Demonstrates clear and therapeutic written communications, including charting, COS report, Kardex, etc.
Maintains Unit supplies and documentation up to date. (juices, utensils, chart forms, vital sign/shower/admission log).
Maintains Unit cleanliness, order, and routines as established by Hospital, Program and nursing policy and procedure.
Completes psychiatric technician's responsibilities for admission and discharge correctly and thoroughly.
Informs supervisor, coworkers, and treatment team members of all concerns, interactions, and/or behaviors of clients' welfare.
Demonstrates knowledge of safety/security issues, including P.I's, C.O.'s, locked doors, closets, cupboards, emergency codes, CPI/restraints (physical/verbal).
Effectively conducts Unit/Room searches and scheduled Unit rounds, and recognizes importance of interventions.
Maintains awareness of potential risks for clients/staff, including privilege levels and need for supervision/monitoring (C.O.'s, 1.1, Constant Eye, etc.).
Notifies appropriate departments, supervisors, Unit nurse, treatment team members of potential hazards to client, staff, and/or visitors.
Takes appropriate measures to intervene in client risky behaviors (Suicidal, elopement, aggression, etc), with Hospital approved verbal/physical skills.
Reads and signs off on all Observations sheets, Assignment sheet tasks, and other checklist binder entries.
Documents specific detailed observations, behaviors and interventions on assigned patients.
Documents vital signs, height, weight, participation in electronic health record of assigned patients efficiently and in a timely manner.
Competent in electronic health record documentation.
Demonstrates proper Universal Precautions and infectious control protocols.
Responds to codes and participates at level of training and experience.
Maintains required certifications for position and Units. (CPR, Age Specific Competencies, etc.).
Attends and participates in mandatory in-services.
Participates in Quality Improvement for Hospital and Programs (non-mandatory meetings/in-services).
Manages breaks/lunches within Hospital guidelines.
Demonstrates attendance and punctuality within Hospital guidelines.
Participates in and assists with Activity Therapy sessions on Units.
Maintains professional boundaries.
Understands and observes confidentiality.
Performs other duties as assigned.
Functions in teaching clients and staff daily program rules/guidelines.
Functions as role-model for new staff; provides instructions and mentoring for specific expectations regarding job performance.
Provides leadership on and off unit; coordinates and checks on Tech assignments
Acts as a resource person (unit rules, hospital policies and procedures).
Assists in organizing weekend and evening activities (special discussion groups, exercising, etc.).
Maintains active/proactive communication with unit nurses and supervisors regarding units and personnel needs and concerns.
Provides direct input and documentation to unit nurses and supervisors regarding progress of staff, particularly during orientation and probationary period.
Assists unit nurses in all areas of unit management to assure safety, quality control, and treatment objectives.
Maintains a therapeutic milieu in coordination with unit nurses, supervisors, and treatment team.
Familiar with contents of crash cart and is able to use and change oxygen tank.
Maintains current CPR certification.
Monitors specific needs on his/her shift, and providing competency testing on his/her shift as needed.
Provides clinical supervision as directed by Director of Nursing.
Attends tech II meetings and staff meetings.
Performs other duties as assigned.