Psychiatric Technician
4 weeks ago
Schedule: Casual - scheduled on an as needed basis.
Monday thru Friday, 7am -7pm, Saturdays 8-4pm as needed
At Childrens, the regions only full-service pediatric healthcare center, our people make us the very best for kids. Come cultivate your passion, purpose and professional development in an environment of excellence and inclusion, where team members are supported and deeply valued. Opportunities for career growth abound as we grow our services and spaces, including the cutting-edge Hubbard Center for Children. Join our highly engaged, caring teamand join us in providing brighter, healthier tomorrows for the children we serve. Children's is committed to diversity and inclusion. We are an equal opportunity employer including veterans and people with disabilities.
A Brief Overview
Performs patient care duties that are related to carrying out the multidisciplinary care for each pediatric patient. Provides basic, age appropriate nursing care to patients under direct supervision of the RN. Creates a safe therapeutic environment for the patient's well being.
Essential Functions
Provides basic, age appropriate nursing care to patients, and performs or assists With area test and patient care procedures under direct supervision of the RN. Effectively provides service to patients and families with consideration of the individuals age, nutritional and medical status, developmental and cognitive levels. Completes delegated tasks such as vital signs, pain and risk assessment s in accordance with clinic standards, hospital policies and procedures. Communicates completion of tasks and significant abnormalities or clinical changes back to the RN. Identifies goals with the patient and family whenever possible to ensure quality care. Plans realistic measures that are attainable and communicates these to RN. Provides education to patient/family in Family support groups. Maintains clean patient environment in accordance with infection control policies.
Collects assessment data with the input of the patient/family as directed by the RN and communicates changes appropriately. Collects ongoing assessment data such as vital signs, measurements, pain, risk assessment, family interaction per area standards. Collects data and monitors eating disorder behaviors at being a positive role model. Assists collecting research data.
Documents care given according to Children's Hospital policies and procedures. Documents care given on patient records consistently and accurately. Completes documentation in a timely manner
Performs clerical and clinic support to include entering medical orders into the Computers, ordering and stocking supplies, exam room preparation and clean-up. Maintains/files interdiscipl9inary reports in the charts. Takes inventory of supplies, Stocks clinic exam supplies
Regular attendance at work is an essential function of the job.
Perform physical requirements as described in the Physical Requirements section
Education Qualifications
- Bachelor's Degree from an accredited college or university in psychology, social work, human services, or related field Required
Experience Qualifications
- Experience in behavioral health setting Preferred
Skills and Abilities
Knowledge of the pediatric/psychiatric patient care
Communication skills relating to families and patients in crisis
Strong verbal, teaching and problem solving skills
Willingness to acquire knowledge of Eating Disorders, assessments and treatment.
Licenses and Certifications
- BCLS - Basic Life Support through the American Heart Association Required
Childrens is the very best for kids and the very best for your career At Childrens, we put YOU first so together, we can improve the life of every child
Requisition ID : 20854
