Psychiatric Technician, Pt

Advocate Health

Base: $19.80 - $29.70 ph; bonus/equity: not specif...
Observes and reports patient behavior changes
Participates in social and recreational activities
Uses cpi techniques for behavior control
The role involves observing, reporting, and documenting signs of changes in patient behavior to the charge nurse while interacting therapeutically

Job Summary

  • The role involves observing, reporting, and documenting signs of changes in patient behavior to the charge nurse while interacting therapeutically.
  • Employees must use CPI techniques appropriately and make rounds on assigned patients at least every half hour during their shift.
  • Advocate Health offers comprehensive benefits including health insurance, retirement plans, and educational assistance programs for eligible team members.

Matching Summary

The role involves observing, reporting, and documenting signs of changes in patient behavior to the charge nurse while interacting therapeutically.

Salary

Base: $19.80 - $29.70 per hour; Bonus/Equity: Not specified; Benefits: Paid Time Off, Medical/Dental/Vision, Retirement match

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • Observes and reports patient behavior changes
  • Participates in social and recreational activities
  • Uses CPI techniques for behavior control
  • Makes rounds every half hour
  • Maintains patient dignity and confidentiality

Nice-to-have

  • Flexible in changing workload
  • Empathetic response to patients
  • Participates in process improvement activities
  • Unit-based committee involvement

Key Requirements

  • High School Diploma or GED required
  • CPI certification required within 90 days
  • BLS certification required per policy
  • Bachelor's degree preferred
  • Relevant hospital patient care experience preferred

Work Rights

Not specified

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