PSYCH TECH - STATION E

Lansing, Michigan


Employer: Sparrow Health System
Industry: Patient Services/Nursing Support
Salary: Competitive
Job type: Part-Time

Job ID: 44962
PSYCH TECH - EMERGENCY DEPARTMENT Description:

Positions Location: Lansing, MI

Job Description

General Purpose of Job:

Assists in the assessment, planning, implementation, evaluation and documentation of Behavioral Health patient care as assigned by the RN. The Psychiatric Technician works under the supervision of a RN and the direction of a RN, LPN, Lead Psych Tech, and other licensed professionals.

Essential Duties:

This job description is intended to cover the minimum essential duties assigned on a regular basis. Associates may be asked to perform additional duties as assigned by their leader. Leadership has the right to alter or modify the duties of the position.
  • Provides basic and technical care to patients as directed by a RN.
  • Establishes and maintains therapeutic relationships with individual patients.
  • Documents care given and patient response in patient record.
  • In coordination with unit staff, plans, participates and/or leads structured patient activities.
  • Provides a safe and therapeutic milieu for patients by preventing patients from harming themselves or others.
  • Communicates significant information and changes in inpatient condition to the RN.
  • In coordination with the RN, provides education to patients and their families.
  • Maintains hospital standards by participating in mandatory in-services and mandatory hospital departmental requirement.
  • Assist the lead tech with orientation/training and acts as role model for new and per diem psychiatric technicians.


Job Requirements

General Requirements

• American Heart Association Basic Life Support Certification within sixty (60) days of hire and maintain throughout employment. • Crisis Prevention Intervention (CPI) certification within thirty (30) days of hire or prior to completion of orientation and maintain throughout employment.

Work Experience

• Patient care experience in behavioral health preferred.

Education

• Associate's Degree in a behavioral health or related field; OR High School Diploma or GED and minimum two (2) years of direct patient care experience. • Recipient Rights training with 30 days of hire and annually thereafter. • Corporate Compliance training with 30 days of hire and annually thereafter.

Specialized Knowledge and Skills

• Interpersonal skills to effectively and appropriately communicate with patients, families, physicians, and other hospital associates.

University of Michgan Health-Sparrow is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or protected Veteran status.

Station E
Our Station E is a safe place within the Emergency Department for behavioral health patients in crisis.

Job Family
Patient Services/Nursing Support Requirements:

Created: 2024-09-07
Reference: 44962
Country: United States
State: Michigan
City: Lansing
ZIP: 48933