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Psychiatric Technician - Per Diem - Days
Cayuga Health and its affiliates are the region's leading healthcare system and most trusted providers of integrated health services, empowering our people in our mission to equitably improve the well-being of the communities we serve. Our commitment to providing extraordinary healthcare begins with our team of extraordinary professionals who are continuously discovering clinical innovations and enhancing access to the most up-to-date facilities, equipment, technologies, and research protocols. Cayuga Health's commitment to our employees includes competitive compensation, comprehensive employee benefits programs, and the opportunity to explore and build a career in healthcare through our many professional development programs.
Psychiatric Technicians are responsible for caring for patients who are severely developmentally disabled and need intensive care as well as are undergoing rehabilitation for drug and alcohol addiction and Patients whose illnesses make them disoriented, uncooperative, or violent, patients whose illnesses make them disoriented, uncooperative, or violent. Psychiatric technicians work as part of a medical team, under the direction of nurses and alongside other healthcare professionals, including psychiatrists, psychologists, psychiatric nurses, social workers, counselors, and therapists.
Roles and Responsibilities:
- Observe patients' behavior, listen to their concerns, and record their condition
- Help with admitting and discharging patients
- Monitor patients' vital signs, such as their blood pressure
- Help patients with activities of daily living, including eating and bathing
- Assist in restraining patients who may become physically violent
- Share their observations with members of the treatment team, including the Unit Manager, Team Leader and/or other team members as appropriate
Required Skills and Experience:
- Associates degree in Psychology or equivalent experience
- Successful completion of TCI within three (3) months of hire
- Must obtain BLS certification within 30 days of hire
- 2 years' experience in a mental health field required
Preferred Skills and Experience:
- Bachelor's degree or 5 years' experience preferred
Physical Requirements:
- Audio and visual acuity and physical dexterity to interact appropriately with patients, peers, staff, and outside customers/agencies
- Ability to do long periods of standing, walking, bending, and stretching, and ability to change body position and motion quickly
- Ability to lift and assist in lifting, utilizing appropriate body mechanics, without weight restriction
- Ability to participate as a member of the team trained to physically subdue and restrain violent persons of all sizes and strength. This activity includes, but is not limited to lifting, holding, straining, and running.
Location and Travel Requirements:
- Onsite - Behavioral Health Unit - Inpatient - 101 Dates Drive Ithaca NY 14850
Pay Range Disclosure:
- $18.50 to $25.00 per hour
Cayuga Health System and its affiliates are committed to treating all patients, providers, staff and volunteers equitably and with dignity, ensuring the highest levels of safety, care and respect, and striving to recognize and overcome biases and policies that contribute to disparities in healthcare access, equitable care and positive health outcomes for all.
We are proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity employer, supporting the growth and health of our employees and community by embracing the rich diversity, needs and circumstances of all peoples and prioritizing opportunities to build a diverse and inclusive workplace. We do not discriminate based upon race, religion, color, national origin, gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, status as a protected veteran, status as an individual with a disability, or other applicable protected characteristics.
If you require reasonable accommodation to complete a job application, pre-employment testing, a job interview or to otherwise participate in the hiring process, please contact the Cayuga Health Talent Acquisition team at talentacquisition@cayugahealth.org.
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