Psychiatric Technician-Adjunctive Therapy

• The job duties of the Psychiatric Activity Technician include, but are not limited to, the following.

• Assists with observing the patients and reporting any unusual circumstances to licensed nurse.
• Organizes, prioritizes and provides nursing care in accordance with unit standards.
• Completes the admission/discharge process and documentation according to unit standards in chart/EMR.
• Admissions are greeted, made comfortable, oriented to unit routines and safety precautions within 15 minutes of arrival on the unit.
• Call lights and telephones are answered promptly and basic patient needs are met, whether assigned patient or not.
• Patient safety rounds are conducted every 15 minutes or according to unit policy.
• Performs activities of daily living and assists with meeting nutritional needs of patients.
• Provides patient treatments as delegated such as EKG's, Blood Glucose testing, I&O, enemas, etc.
• Is a patient advocate, protector of patient's rights and provider of psychological/social/cultural support. Treats patients with respect and dignity. Calls patient by name, provides privacy, etc. Uses system resources to meet patient's cultural and disability needs.
• Provides patients and their families with appropriate information and care in a timely manner.
• Organizes and leads daily goals/wrap up groups. Reports to licensed nurse any issues or concerns by patients verbalized or written in groups.

Education: High school graduate or GED required.
Experience: N/A
Licensure, certification, and/or registration: De-escalation training must be successfully completed within four months of hire and then maintained going forward. Must be able to obtain AHA BLS-HCP. Valid Virginia State Drivers license required in the NRV to transport patients.
Other Minimum Qualifications: Requires experience with or the ability for managing patients with explosive potential and/or escalating situations. Requires ability to function with minimum supervision, recognizing the need for direction and assistance in situations beyond his/her scope of capabilities. Requires ability to learn and participate as a team member. Requires clinical skills to work with child, adolescent and adult population understanding their growth and development

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

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Carilion understands the importance of prioritizing your well-being to help you develop and thrive. That's why we offer a well-rounded benefits package, and many perks and well-being resources to help you live a happy, healthy life - at work and when you're away.

When you make your tomorrow with us, we'll enhance your potential to realize the best in yourself.Below are benefits available to you when you join Carilion:

• Comprehensive Medical, Dental, & Vision Benefits
• Employer Funded Pension Plan, vested after five years (Voluntary 403B)
• Paid Time Off (accrued from day one)
• Onsite fitness studios and discounts to our Carilion Wellness centers
• Access to our health and wellness app, Virgin Pulse
• Discounts on childcare
• Continued education and training

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