TECHNICIAN PSYCHIATRIC II-WAKEFIELD
About The Position
The Psychiatric Technician II as member of the interdisciplinary team, plays a critical role in providing exceptional care and services to our psychiatric patients. Under the direction of the registered Nurse (RN) and/or Physician, the Psychiatric Technician II participates in crisis and de-escalation interventions, therapeutic observations, patient supervision, and other behavioral health-related duties. In this capacity, the Psychiatric Technician II, duties include the implementation of seclusion/restraints for patients deemed in need of theses interventions. Additionally, they ensure the maintenance of a safe, clean, and functional environment for patients, assist with dietary aspects of care, answer phones, transport patients, and provide support to visitors.
Requirements
- A High School diploma or G.E.D Required
- Two years of full-time experience in nursing or psychiatric/behavioral health care in a high volume, intensive care environment Required
- Certified to perform vital signs, phlebotomy, EKGs and blood glucose monitoring Required
- Successful completion of an appropriate training program in the application and use of restraints and seclusion Required
- BLS certification Required
Responsibilities
- Participates in crisis and de-escalation interventions
- Performs therapeutic observations
- Provides patient supervision
- Implements seclusion/restraints for patients deemed in need of theses interventions
- Ensures the maintenance of a safe, clean, and functional environment for patients
- Assists with dietary aspects of care
- Answers phones
- Transports patients
- Provides support to visitors
Benefits
- An assortment of insurance products and discount programs through Voluntary Benefits.
- Check out our comprehensive benefits available to you when you join our outstanding team!
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
Number of Employees
5,001-10,000 employees
