Psychiatric Technician- BSU- Part Time- Nights

Psychiatric Technician- Behavioral Services- Part Time- Nights

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Psychiatric Technicians are responsible for caring for patients who are severely developmentally disabled and need intensive care as well as are undergoing rehabilitation for drug and alcohol addiction and Patients whose illnesses make them disoriented uncooperative or violent patients whose illnesses make them disoriented uncooperative or violent. Psychiatric technicians work as part of a medical team under the direction of nurses and alongside other healthcare professionals including psychiatrists psychologists psychiatric nurses social workers counselors and therapists.

Roles and Responsibilities:

• Observe patients behavior listen to their concerns and record their condition
• Help with admitting and discharging patients
• Monitor patients vital signs such as their blood pressure
• Help patients with activities of daily living including eating and bathing
• Assist in restraining patients who may become physically violent
• Share their observations with members of the treatment team including the Unit Manager Team Leader and/or other team members as appropriate

Required Skills and Experience:

• Associates degree in Psychology or equivalent experience
• Successful completion of TCI within three (3) months of hire
• BLS certification required
• 3 years experience in a mental health field required

Preferred Skills and Experience:

• Bachelors degree or 5 years experience preferred

Physical Requirements:

• Audio and visual acuity and physical dexterity to interact appropriately with patients peers staff and outside customers/agencies
• Ability to do long periods of standing walking bending and stretching and ability to change body position and motion quickly
• Ability to lift and assist in lifting utilizing appropriate body mechanics without weight restriction
• Ability to participate as a member of the team trained to physically subdue and restrain violent persons of all sizes and strength. This activity includes but is not limited to lifting holding straining and running.

Location and Travel Requirements:

• Onsite at Cayuga Medical Center: 101 Dates Drive Ithaca NY 14850
• Shift: Nights 7PM - 7AM
• 0% Travel can be expected in this role

Pay Range Disclosure

• Standard Rate of $16.83 - $21.63 per hour plus benefits

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