Psychiatric Technician - Atrium Health Union Emergency Department (ed) Ft Days

Atrium Health Union

Unknown, Unknown, US
Base: $19.80 - $29.70; bonus/equity: not specified...
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Therapeutic communication with patients
Cpi behavior control techniques
Hourly patient rounding duties
Atrium Health Union is seeking a full-time Psychiatric Technician for their Emergency Department, offering a pay range of $19.80 - $29.70 per hour. Candidates should possess a high school diploma or GED, relevant patient care experience, and CPI certification within 90 days of hire, with a focus on therapeutic communication and patient interaction

Job Summary

  • The role requires observing, reporting, and documenting signs of patient behavior changes while interacting therapeutically to maintain patient dignity.
  • Employees must utilize CPI techniques appropriately and conduct rounds on assigned patients at least every half hour during their shift.
  • Advocate Health offers a comprehensive suite of total rewards including competitive compensation, health benefits, and retirement plans with employer match.

Matching Summary

Match Score: 75

Atrium Health Union is seeking a full-time Psychiatric Technician for their Emergency Department, offering a pay range of $19.80 - $29.70 per hour. Candidates should possess a high school diploma or GED, relevant patient care experience, and CPI certification within 90 days of hire, with a focus on therapeutic communication and patient interaction.

Salary

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

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • Therapeutic communication with patients
  • CPI behavior control techniques
  • Hourly patient rounding duties
  • Empathetic patient dignity maintenance
  • Participation in unit committees

Nice-to-have

  • Flexibility in changing workload
  • Unit-based process improvement participation
  • Bachelor's degree in relevant field
  • Prior hospital patient care experience

Key Requirements

  • High School Diploma or GED required
  • CPI certification required within 90 days
  • BLS certification required per policy
  • Good therapeutic communication skills required

Work Rights

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