Psychiatric Technician I - F/T Days - Emergency Center (Ben Taub Hospital)

About the role

The Psychiatric Technician I (Psych Tech I) supports care activities for patients with mental or behavioral health problems under the supervision of a registered nurse. The Psych Tech I works closely with the charge nurse and staff nurses to assure patient care and safety needs are met.

Responsibilities

• Supports care activities for patients with mental or behavioral health problems under the supervision of a registered nurse.
• Works closely with the charge nurse and staff nurses to assure patient care and safety needs are met.
• Is competent in medical and behavioral health terminology and possesses technical, communication, organizational, and computer skills.
• Demonstrates personal and professional effectiveness.

Requirements

• High School Diploma or equivalent required.
• Technical skills/training appropriate to the specialty area preferred.
• Satori Alternatives to Managing Aggression (SAMA) certification required within 90 days of hire.
• Psychiatric Technician I certification preferred.
• Basic Life Support from a hospital-based American Heart Association (AHA) approved program.
• Other certificates as required by unit/service.
• One (1) year related clinical experience preferred.

Qualifications

• None specified.

Skills

• Communication Skills: Above Average Verbal (Heavy Public Contact)
• Analytical, Medical Terms and PC

Benefits

• Weekends, Holidays and Flexible Work Schedule.

Special Requirements

• EKG and/or Phlebotomy competency validation required, as applicable to specialty area within 6 months of hire.

Equipment Operated

• Area-specific.