Psych Tech - Full Time - 7p - 7a

About the Role

The Psych Aide provides direct contact with each assigned patient to monitor responses to services and identify problem areas. Reports directly to the Nurse Manager and/or Charge Nurse.

Responsibilities

• Provides physical, emotional, and/or cognitive patient care in an appropriate, safe manner.
• Acts as a liaison with various departments of LCMH to ensure patient safety and quality care based on patient needs.
• Utilizes effective crisis intervention techniques.
• Demonstrates ability to conduct environment and patient safety duties (e.g., room inspections, patient search, belonging searches, monitor visitors for contraband).
• Communicates abnormal variances of physical data (vital signs, pain, etc.) to appropriate staff.
• Reports emotional and/or cognitive data (tearful, hallucinating, etc.) to appropriate staff.

The above statements are a representative summary of major duties; incumbents may be requested to perform other job-related tasks.

Requirements

• High School Diploma or GED preferred.
• Sufficient experience working with mentally ill persons, addicted persons, or in providing personal care services.
• Crisis Response Training and CPR certification.
• Ability to communicate effectively with patients, families, peers, and medical personnel.
• Emotional stability and resilience.
• Adaptability to change, decisiveness, and foresight.
• Organizational and leadership ability.
• Ability to gain and maintain the support and respect of co-workers.

Physical Demands & Work Environment

• Work requires standing and walking for long periods, bending, stooping, and lifting.
• Work environment may be physically confining.
• Visual acuity required for various activities.
• Normal hearing or use of adaptive hearing devices if duties require listening with a stethoscope (e.g., breath sounds, heart sounds, bowel sounds).
• Ability to work shifts as required.
• Reasonable accommodations may be made for individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.

About Us

“Experience Memorial” reflects our commitment to exceptional patient care and community support. As a nationally certified Great Place to Work, Lake Charles Memorial Health System fosters a culture that values employee well-being and professional growth. Join a team where your contributions are celebrated, and your success is nurtured.