PSYCH TECH

3 weeks ago


Lake Charles LA USA, United States Lake Charles Memorial Hospital Full time
Archer Adult Unit Psych Tech

DESCRIPTION OF POSITION:

* The Psych Aide provides direct contact with each assigned patient to monitor responses to services & identify problem areas.

RESPONSIBILITIES AND DUTIES:

* Provides physical, emotional &/or cognitive patient care in an appropriate, safe manner.
* Liaison with various departments of LCMH to patient safety and quality care based on patient needs. - Diligent Training
* Utilizes effective crisis intervention techniques.
* Demonstrates ability to conduct environment and patient safety duties (i.e.- room inspections, patient search, belonging searches, monitor visitors for contraband).
* Communicates abnormal variances of physical data (vital signs, pain, etc.) to appropriate staff.
* Emotional &/or cognitive data (tearful, hallucinating, etc.) to appropriate staff.

The above statements are only meant to be a representative summary of the major duties and responsibilities performed by incumbents of this job. The incumbents may be requested to perform job-related tasks other than those stated in this description.

EDUCATION AND WORK EXPERIENCE

* High School Diploma/GED preferred
* Sufficient experience in working with mentally ill persons, addicted persons or in providing personal care services.
* Crisis Response Training, CPR.
* Ability to communicate with patient, family, peers and medical personnel.
* Requires emotional stability and resilience.
* Must be adaptable to change, be decisive, and demonstrate foresight.
* Exhibits organizational and leadership ability.
* Shows ability to gain & maintain support and respect of co-workers.

Physical Demands/Work Environment

* Work requires a variety of physical activities including standing and walking for long periods of time, bending, stooping, and lifting.
* The work environment may be physically confining.
* Visual acuity is required for a variety of specific activities.
* Must have normal hearing or utilize adaptive hearing devices if duties require listening with a stethoscope to discern breath sounds, heart sounds, and bowel sounds.
* Ability to do shift work as required.
* Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
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