Psychiatric Technician - Atrium Health Stanly Emergency Department (ED) PT Nights 7p-7a
About The Position
The Psychiatric Technician works in the Atrium Health Stanly Emergency Department, providing patient observation, therapeutic interaction, and support for group and recreational activities. The role requires responding empathetically to patients while maintaining their dignity and confidentiality, using CPI techniques appropriately, and completing rounds on assigned patients at least every half hour during the shift. The technician contributes to unit-based improvement activities and committees, adapts to changing workloads, and may be asked to perform on-call duties. All mandatory facility training is required. The work takes place in patient care areas where patients may be combative or self-destructive, including behavior control areas. The role involves walking, standing, lifting, reaching, and handling charts, supplies, equipment, blood, and bodily fluids. This is a part-time position with a 7 p.m. to 7 a.m. night schedule, 24 hours per week, and weekends and holidays as required.
Requirements
- High school diploma or GED.
- Good therapeutic communication skills.
- CPI certification required within 90 days of hire.
- BLS required according to policy guidelines.
Nice To Haves
- Bachelor's degree preferred.
- Relevant patient care experience in a hospital setting preferred.
Responsibilities
- Observe, report, and document signs, symptoms, or changes in patient behavior to the charge nurse.
- Interact therapeutically with patients.
- Assist with, initiate, and participate in social and recreational activities, group therapy, patient teaching groups, and other group activities.
- Use CPI techniques appropriately.
- Make rounds on assigned patients at least every half hour during the shift.
- Demonstrate flexibility in response to changing workload.
- Respond to patients with empathy while maintaining their dignity and confidentiality.
- Participate in unit-based process improvement activities.
- Participate in unit-based committees.
- Perform on-call duties when requested by administration.
- Complete all mandatory training required by facility policy.
Benefits
- Paid Time Off programs
- Medical, dental, vision, life, and short- and long-term disability benefits
- Flexible Spending Accounts for eligible health care and dependent care expenses
- Adoption assistance and paid parental leave
- Defined contribution retirement plans with employer match
- Financial wellness programs
- Educational Assistance Program
- Potential shift and on-call premium pay
- Incentive pay for select positions
- Opportunity for annual performance-based increases
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Part-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
