The Psychiatric Care Technician functions as a member of a team of care providers cultivating a culture of collaboration, enthusiasm, and mutual respect
Job Summary
The Psychiatric Care Technician functions as a member of a team of care providers cultivating a culture of collaboration, enthusiasm, and mutual respect.
The PCT is responsible for providing a variety of direct and indirect patient care activities, as supervised and directed by the RN.
Under the direction and supervision of the RN, the PCT assists with maintaining unit operations in compliance with hospital and regulatory agency standards.
Matching Summary
The Psychiatric Care Technician functions as a member of a team of care providers cultivating a culture of collaboration, enthusiasm, and mutual respect.
Skills & Requirements
Must-have
Therapeutic milieu maintenance
Patient education reinforcement
Safety and infection control
Emergency preparedness
Information management
Age-specific interventions
Nice-to-have
Collaboration and mutual respect
Patient-focused care
Maximizing patient involvement
Key Requirements
High school graduate or equivalent
Previous patient care experience preferred
Successful completion of PCA training course required after hire