Psychiatric Technician

Garnet Health • Thompson, NY

51d • Onsite

About The Position

At Garnet Health, the Hudson Valley’s leading integrated health system, you’ll find the perfect balance of a satisfying career and a rewarding lifestyle. Our focus is on patient-centric care with a collective of visionary leaders and dedicated and caring professionals working as a team to deliver the best for the people we serve. If you’re interested in a health system that’s both growing and award-winning, serving a diverse community that provides the best of both city and rural life, we invite to make your career home with us as a Psych Tech on our Behavioral Health Services (BHU) team at/in Garnet Health Medical Center Catskill.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent preferred.
• Associate Degree and/or Bachelors in human services field preferred.
• BLS (CPR) certification.
• EKG training/competency must be completed prior to being released from unit orientation, must maintain BLS certification and EKG Competency throughout duration of employment.
• Must attend hospital crisis training program within 3 months of hire or transfer and annually thereafter.
• Position will primarily be medium to light work requiring lifting with lifting and/or carrying objects weighing up to 50 pounds.
• Bending, twisting, stooping, kneeling and reaching are required.
• Position requires 20% sitting and 80% standing or walking.
• Expressing or exchanging ideas by spoken and written word is required.
• Works in a clean, well- lighted, heated or ventilated facility.
• No routine exposure to hazards.
• May have occasional exposure to blood, body substances, infectious materials, chemical hazards, vibration, radiation, slippery surfaces, or noise that may result from performance of duties.
• Demonstrates physical and functional ability to perform full anatomical range of motion to accomplish tasks.
• Evidence of visual and aural acuity and finger and hand dexterity to operate computer and office equipment.
• Can withstand long periods of sitting, standing and/or constant walking.
• Ability to lift 50 lbs.
• Ability to foster collaborative relationships, to work well under pressure, to organize and synthesize new information, and prioritize tasks.
• Possesses critical thinking, analytical skills and flexibility.
• Ability to multi-task.
• Required detailed attention to work in an environment where interruptions cannot be controlled.
• Demonstrates sensitivity to customer needs and expectations.
• May be subject to irregular hours including evenings or potentially weekends to participate in operational and community events as necessary.

Responsibilities

• Assists in the provision of nursing care through the nursing process (Assessment, Planning, Intervention and Evaluation) in the Behavioral Health Unit under the coordination of a Registered Professional Nurse (RN) and/or Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN).

Benefits

• Tuition reimbursement programs for your continued education
• Comprehensive health, dental and retirement benefits designed to fit your individual and family needs.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: High school or GED