Psychiatric Technician - Behavioral Health - Part Time, Days (7AM - 7PM, Alternating Days)
Long Island Community Hospital has served this richly diverse region as a patient-first community hospital for more than 60 years. We are committed to becoming the community's healthcare provider of choice with our greatly enhanced services delivered with the highest level of compassion by our staff.
Position Summary:
We have an exciting opportunity to join our team as a Psychiatric Technician - Behavioral Health - Part Time, Days (7AM - 7PM, Alternating Days) - NSG-Inp. In this role, the successful candidate works in collaboration with Behavioral Health staff to provide observation, care, and treatment to an adult psychiatric population in an emergency setting. Good interpersonal and communication skills are essential, along with the ability to work in a fast-paced healthcare environment.
Job Responsibilities:
- Provision of Patient Care:
- Identify unusual behavior of patients and communicate observations to the RN in charge.
- Document patient behavior and recognize changes in condition during 1:1 observation.
- Apply restraints appropriately and demonstrate knowledge of hospital policies regarding restraint and seclusion.
- Recognize verbal/non-verbal communication problems of patients.
- Ensure patient confidentiality is adhered to according to NYS and Federal guidelines.
- Make regular rounds of assigned patients and report changes to the nurse in charge.
- Provide information regarding patient behavior for individual treatment plans.
- Participate in providing a safe environment for patients.
- Set limits and restrictions in a considerate manner under nursing staff direction.
- Assist with patient errands as needed.
- Complete thorough contraband searches upon admission.
- Documentation Requirements:
- Document appropriately for 1:1 and close observation patients.
- Complete paperwork as assigned (admission paperwork, daily attendance, etc.).
- Contribution to Overall Functioning of the Department:
- Conduct contraband checks in the Emergency Department.
- Assist with patient meals and Activities of Daily Living.
- Monitor and assist patients during showers.
- Help with patient discharges and belongings.
Minimum Qualifications:
High School diploma or comparable education equivalent. Ability to work effectively with Behavioral Health patients. Knowledge of non-violent crisis intervention technique. First Aid Training. BLS Certification. De-escalation Training. Occasionally lift/carry up to 25 lbs. Occasionally push/pull up to 75 lbs. Frequently bend, squat, kneel and occasionally reach above shoulders.
Qualified candidates must be able to effectively communicate with all levels of the organization.
Long Island Community Hospital is an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity and inclusion in all aspects of recruiting and employment. All qualified individuals are encouraged to apply.
Long Island Community Hospital provides a salary range of $23.92 - $23.92 Hourly. Actual salaries depend on various factors, including experience and education.
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