The Psychiatric Care Technician is responsible for providing a variety of direct and indirect patient care activities under the supervision of an RN
Job Summary
The Psychiatric Care Technician is responsible for providing a variety of direct and indirect patient care activities under the supervision of an RN.
Key duties include maintaining a therapeutic milieu, reinforcing patient education, and implementing age-specific interventions for psychiatric patients.
Technical skills required include recording EKGs, performing phlebotomy, and applying therapeutic holds during physical crisis situations.
Matching Summary
The Psychiatric Care Technician is responsible for providing a variety of direct and indirect patient care activities under the supervision of an RN.
Skills & Requirements
Must-have
Direct patient care in psychiatric setting
Maintaining therapeutic milieu and safety
Emergency preparedness and infection control
Recording EKGs and phlebotomy skills
Applying therapeutic holds and restraints
Nice-to-have
Willingness to work as a team member
Focus on productive nursing activities
Adherence to customer service philosophy
Key Requirements
Associate degree in mental health technology or equivalent
Successful completion of designated portions of PCA training