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

Adventist HealthCare•Rockville, MD

2d•Onsite

About The Position

Shady Grove Medical Center Behavioral Health is hiring an experienced Psychiatric Technician for its Float Pool II. The role supports Adventist HealthCare’s mission to extend care through physical, mental, and spiritual healing. The Psychiatric Technician facilitates collaboration between patients and health professionals, monitors therapeutic treatment, contributes to patient-care protocols, incorporates clinical guidelines, and uses information technology to support safe and efficient care. This is a per diem position with a 36-hour-per-week commitment. The schedule consists of three 12-hour shifts per week, typically 6:45 p.m. to 7:15 a.m. During each four-week schedule cycle, the employee must work at least three weekend shifts, including one Saturday and one Sunday, as well as one Monday and one Friday. Holiday rotation is required. The position is eligible for a shift differential and pays a fixed rate of $26 per hour. 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 Applicants who test positive for cotinine or marijuana will have their offers withdrawn under the stated tobacco and drug policy.

Requirements

At least 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

Facilitates patient-professional collaboration at all levels of health care.
Monitors therapeutic treatment.
Recognizes and values differences in the care team and creates a setting conducive to sharing opinions.
Collaborates with the treatment team to develop patient-care protocols and procedures.
Incorporates clinical guidelines into patient care.
Uses information technology to deliver safe and efficient care.