PD Psychiatric Technician - BHS - Per Diem

Guthrie Enterprise•Sayre, PA

12d•Onsite

About The Position

Psychiatric Technician | Behavioral Health Department | Guthrie Robert Packer Hospital | Support Recovery. Make a Meaningful Difference Every Day. Join Guthrie's Behavioral Health team and play a vital role in helping patients navigate their mental health journey. As a Psychiatric Technician, you'll provide compassionate, hands-on care while supporting a safe, therapeutic environment for adolescents, adults, and geriatric patients. About Guthrie Guthrie is a nationally recognized, integrated healthcare system serving communities throughout New York and Pennsylvania. At Guthrie Robert Packer Hospital, our caregivers work together to deliver exceptional patient-centered care in a collaborative and supportive environment focused on quality, safety, and innovation. Role Summary The Psychiatric Technician provides direct patient care and support services under the supervision of a Registered Nurse or Licensed Mental Health Worker. As a valued member of the multidisciplinary Behavioral Health team, you'll assist with patient monitoring, therapeutic programming, activities of daily living, and creating a safe, healing environment for patients receiving behavioral health services.

Requirements

High School Diploma or GED required
CPI (Crisis Prevention Intervention) Certification required within six months of hire
RQI Certification required within six months of hire
Strong communication and interpersonal skills
Ability to remain calm in stressful situations
Critical thinking and sound judgment
Team-oriented mindset
Strong observation and documentation skills
Ability to multitask and prioritize responsibilities
Frequent walking, standing, bending, reaching, pushing, and pulling
Ability to assist with patient lifting, transfers, and mobility
Occasional lifting and moving of up to 100+ pounds with assistance as appropriate
Hand dexterity and attention to detail required
Behavioral health inpatient setting
Exposure to patients, visitors, and healthcare staff throughout the workday
Potential exposure to blood, body fluids, infectious materials, and other healthcare-related hazards
Fast-paced environment requiring flexibility and adaptability
Successful candidates must be able to work effectively in a dynamic behavioral health environment

Nice To Haves

2 years previous Psychiatric Technician experience preferred
2 years previous Care Partner or direct patient care experience preferred

Responsibilities

Provide patient observation and safety monitoring as directed by nursing staff
Assist with toileting, feeding, ambulation, transfers, range-of-motion exercises, and personal care
Obtain and document vital signs including temperature, pulse, respirations, blood pressure, and weight
Facilitate or assist with therapeutic groups and patient activities
Inventory and manage patient belongings upon admission, discharge, and transfer
Collect urine, stool, and sputum specimens as ordered
Transport patients and assist with meal and nourishment distribution
Support patient admissions, discharges, and transfers within the electronic medical record system
Monitor and assist during patient visitation
Assist with restraint application in accordance with hospital policy
Follow safety protocols, infection prevention practices, and quality improvement initiatives
Participate in unit-based meetings and support orientation of new staff as needed
Participation in group and therapeutic activities is required
Must maintain professional communication and uphold Guthrie's standards for patient centered care