Psychiatric Technician (Float Pool II), Per Diem Day Shift, Behavioral Health

Adventist HealthCare•Rockville, MD

About The Position

Shady Grove Medical Center is hiring an experienced Psychiatric Technician for its Float Pool II in Behavioral Health. The role supports the organization’s mission to extend God’s care through physical, mental, and spiritual healing. The position is per diem, with a 36-hour-per-week commitment and a typical schedule of three 12-hour shifts per week. The listed daily schedule is 6:45 p.m. to 7:15 a.m. Employees are expected to work at least three weekend shifts in each four-week schedule cycle, including one Saturday and one Sunday, plus another weekend shift of their choice. The schedule also requires one Monday and one Friday. Holiday work follows a unit rotation. The position is shift-differential eligible and pays a fixed per diem rate of $26 per hour. Adventist HealthCare offers work-life balance through nonrotating shifts, recognition and rewards for professional expertise, a 403(b) retirement plan, free employee parking, and Employee Assistance Program support. The organization strongly recommends that applicants be fully vaccinated for COVID-19 before starting work and may require proof. Applicants who state that they use nicotine or test positive for nicotine or drugs will not be hired; the posting also describes its Cotinine and marijuana testing policy.

Requirements

At least 2 years of experience in a related field.
High school diploma or GED.
Current American Heart Association Basic Life Support (BLS) certificate.

Nice To Haves

Prior experience in an inpatient behavioral health setting.

Responsibilities

Facilitates patient-professional collaboration at all levels of health care.
Monitors therapeutic treatment.
Recognizes and values differences in the care team and creates a setting conducive to sharing opinions.
Collaborates with the treatment team to develop patient care protocols and procedures.
Incorporates clinical guidelines into patient care.
Uses information technology to deliver safe and efficient care.