Psychiatric Technician I - F/T Nights- Emergency Center (Ben Taub Hospital)
Harris Health is the public healthcare safety-net provider established in 1966 to serve the residents of Harris County, Texas. As an essential healthcare system, Harris Health champions better health for the entire community, with a focus on low-income uninsured and underinsured patients, through acute and primary care, wellness, disease management and population health services.
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. The Psych Tech I is competent in medical and behavioral health terminology and possesses technical, communication, organizational, and computer skills. The Psych Tech I demonstrates personal and professional effectiveness.
Responsibilities
- Provide care activities for patients with mental or behavioral health problems under RN supervision.
- Collaborate with charge nurse and staff nurses to meet patient care and safety needs.
- Utilize medical and behavioral health terminology effectively.
- Demonstrate technical, communication, organizational, and computer skills.
Requirements
- High School Diploma or equivalent required.
- Accredited Satori Alternatives to Managing Aggression (SAMA) certification required within 90 days of hire.
- Basic Life Support from a hospital-based American Heart Association (AHA) approved program.
- EKG and/or Phlebotomy competency validation required, as applicable to specialty area within 6 months of hire.
- One (1) year related clinical experience preferred.
- Psychiatric Technician I certification preferred.
- Above average verbal communication skills (heavy public contact).
- Proficiency in medical terms and PC usage.
Schedule
- Full Time Nights
- Weekends, Holidays, and Flexible shifts
Pay
$20.26 - $24.18 per hour