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.
Services provided include 24-hour inpatient care, outpatient, and partial hospitalization care for psychiatric patients.
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
Organizational skills
Time management skills
Collaboration and enthusiasm
Key Requirements
High school graduate or equivalent education and experience
Previous patient care experience in an acute care hospital setting preferred
Successful completion of PCA training course required after hire