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

Adventist HealthCare•Rockville, MD

About The Position

Shady Grove Medical Center is seeking an experienced Psychiatric Technician for its Float Pool II in Behavioral Health. The role supports the organization’s mission to provide physical, mental, and spiritual healing. The technician facilitates patient-professional collaboration, monitors therapeutic treatment, and helps create a care-team setting that values differences and encourages sharing opinions. The position collaborates with the treatment team on patient-care protocols and procedures, incorporates clinical guidelines into care, and uses information technology to deliver safe and efficient care. This is a per diem position with a 36-hour-per-week commitment, paid at a fixed rate of $26 per hour. The typical schedule is three 12-hour night shifts per week, 6:45 p.m. to 7:15 a.m. During each four-week schedule cycle, the employee must work at least three weekend shifts (one Saturday, one Sunday, and another weekend shift of their choice), as well as one Monday and one Friday. Holiday rotation is required. The position is eligible for a shift differential and is classified as non-exempt under the FLSA. Adventist HealthCare offers 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 full COVID-19 vaccination before employment and may require proof. Applicants who use nicotine or test positive for nicotine or drug use will not be hired; the posting specifies that positive cotinine or marijuana tests result in withdrawal of an offer, with an opportunity to reapply after 90 days subject to stated conditions. Adventist HealthCare is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer and will make reasonable accommodations for applicants with disabilities and, where applicable, religious beliefs.

Requirements

Minimum of 2 years in a related field.
High school diploma or GED.
Current American Heart Association Basic Life Support (BLS) certificate.
Work the stated per diem schedule, including required weekend and weekday shifts and holiday rotation.

Nice To Haves

Prior experience in an inpatient behavioral health setting preferred.

Responsibilities

Facilitate patient-professional collaboration at all levels of health care.
Monitor therapeutic treatment.
Recognize and value differences in the care team and create a setting conducive to sharing opinions.
Collaborate with the treatment team to develop patient-care protocols and procedures.
Incorporate clinical guidelines into patient care.
Use information technology to deliver safe and efficient care.