PSYCHIATRIC TECHNICIAN - Adult Rehab

Carilion Clinic • Roanoke, VA

7d • $17 - $24 • Onsite

About The Position

The Psychiatric Technician helps ensure the safety and well-being of adults and children with mental illness on an acute psychiatric hospital unit. The role provides patient care and assistance with activities of daily living, secretarial support, and leadership of goals and wrap-up groups. The technician actively supports unit activities, reports observations to the licensed nurse, and helps maintain a safe therapeutic milieu. The position requires working with patients who may become aggressive or combative, responding effectively in escalating and crisis situations, and coordinating with nursing staff and security during code-secure activities. It also includes documentation, delegated patient treatments, equipment and supply management, clerical duties, and participation in quality improvement and cost-containment activities. The schedule consists of three 12-hour shifts on weekends.

Requirements

• High school graduate or GED.
• Successfully complete de-escalation training within four months of hire and maintain the training thereafter.
• Must be able to obtain AHA BLS-HCP.
• A valid Virginia driver's license is required in the NRV for transporting patients.
• Experience with, or ability to manage, patients with explosive potential and escalating situations.
• Ability to function with minimal supervision and recognize when direction or assistance is needed beyond one's capabilities.
• Ability to learn and participate as a team member.
• Clinical skills to work with child, adolescent, and adult populations, with an understanding of their growth and development.

Responsibilities

• Observe patients and report unusual circumstances, verbalized concerns, or other relevant information to the licensed nurse.
• Organize, prioritize, and provide nursing care in accordance with unit standards.
• Complete admission and discharge processes and documentation in the chart or EMR; greet new admissions, make them comfortable, and orient them to unit routines and safety precautions within 15 minutes of arrival.
• Answer call lights and telephones promptly and meet basic patient needs, whether or not the patient is assigned to the technician.
• Conduct patient safety rounds every 15 minutes or according to unit policy.
• Assist patients with activities of daily living and nutritional needs.
• Provide delegated patient treatments, such as EKGs, blood glucose testing, intake and output, and enemas.
• Advocate for patients, protect their rights, provide psychological, social, and cultural support, and treat patients with respect and dignity.
• Provide patients and families with appropriate information and care in a timely manner.
• Organize and lead daily goals and wrap-up groups, and report patient concerns to the licensed nurse.
• Assist nursing staff with escalating patients, lead and direct code-secure activities with staff and security, and help maintain safety during crisis situations.
• Participate in quality management and performance improvement activities and identify opportunities for improvement.
• Support unit-level cost containment, charge for supplies at the time of use, and use equipment and supplies appropriately and cost-effectively.
• Remove discontinued equipment from patient rooms, clean it, and return it to proper storage.
• Maintain a safe, orderly, and professional environment; identify and correct safety hazards or report them to the appropriate resource.
• Select appropriate equipment and ensure it is operating properly and used in accordance with policies, procedures, and manufacturer recommendations.
• Perform clerical duties under the supervision of licensed nursing staff.

Benefits

• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision benefits.
• Employer-funded pension plan, vested after five years, and voluntary 403B.
• Paid time off accrued from day one.
• Onsite fitness studios and discounts at Carilion Wellness centers.
• Access to the Personify Health health and wellness app.
• Childcare discounts.
• Continued education and training.
• $5,000 sign-on bonus for eligible external hires, subject to applicable guidelines.

What This Job Offers

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