Psychiatric Technician - Atrium Health Stanly Emergency Department (ED) FT Nights

Advocate Health•Albemarle, NC

2d•$20 - $30

About The Position

The Psychiatric Technician works in the Atrium Health Stanly Emergency Department, supporting patient safety and care. The role involves observing and documenting patient behavior, interacting therapeutically with patients, and participating in group and recreational activities. The technician uses CPI techniques appropriately, makes rounds on assigned patients at least every half hour, and responds with empathy while maintaining patient dignity and confidentiality. The position is full-time, scheduled for nights, with 36 hours per week; weekends and holidays are required as needed. On-call duties may be requested by administration.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED required.
Good therapeutic communication skills required.
CPI certification required within 90 days of hire.
BLS required per 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 with patients therapeutically.
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 as requested by administration.
Complete mandatory training as required by facility policy.