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

Adventist HealthCare•Rockville, MD

4d•Onsite

About The Position

Shady Grove Medical Center Behavioral Health is seeking an experienced Psychiatric Technician for its Float Pool II. The role supports the organization’s mission to extend God’s care through physical, mental, and spiritual healing. The Psychiatric Technician facilitates collaboration between patients and professionals, monitors therapeutic treatment, and works with the treatment team to develop patient care protocols and procedures. The role incorporates clinical guidelines and information technology to support safe and efficient care. This is a per diem position with a commitment of 36 hours per week, scheduled for three 12-hour shifts per week from 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 on the unit is required. The position is eligible for a shift differential 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 against COVID-19 before starting employment and may require proof. Applicants who state that they use nicotine or test positive for nicotine or drugs will not be hired; a positive cotinine or marijuana test may result in an offer being withdrawn, with an opportunity to reapply after 90 days subject to stated conditions.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 feasible, religious beliefs.

Requirements

Minimum of 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

Facilitate patient-professional collaboration at all levels of health care.
Monitor therapeutic treatment.
Recognize and value differences within 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.