The Psychiatric Care Technician [PCT] 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 [PCT] 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, and in accordance with the established Wexner Medical Center at The Ohio State University patient satisfaction philosophy.
Matching Summary
The Psychiatric Care Technician [PCT] functions as a member of a team of care providers cultivating a culture of collaboration, enthusiasm, and mutual respect.
Skills & Requirements
Must-have
Maintaining a therapeutic milieu
Reinforcing patient education
Maintaining safety
Emergency preparedness
Infection control
Information management
Nice-to-have
Strong customer service skills
Collaboration and enthusiasm
Patient-focused care
Key Requirements
High school graduate or equivalent
Previous patient care experience preferred
Successful completion of PCA training course required after hire