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Baptist Memorial Health Care
Technician-Patient Care- Behavioral Health
Career Insights for Mental Health / Psychiatric Technician
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What they do
A Mental Health or Psychiatric Technician cares for patients with mental illnesses. Works under the direction of a physician and works with specialists involved in mental health care, such as psychiatrists and therapists. Monitors patient symptoms and administers medications. Works in a mental health facility or in a hospital or other healthcare facility.
$33,585 / year median in Mississippi
+20% projected growth
Job Description
Technician-Patient Care- Behavioral Health Baptist Memorial Health Care - 3.5 Jackson, MS Job Details 4 hours ago Qualifications High school diploma or GED Full Job Description Overview Job Summary Performs patient care tasks and basic patient care services under the direction of the professional registered nurse. Provides a caring relationship that facilitates health and healing in a manner that preserves and protects patient autonomy, dignity and rights. Responsibilities Communicates and collaborates with the professional registered nurse. Performs patient care tasks under the direction of the RN including vital signs, blood glucose testing, phlebotomy, electrode placement, venous compression devices Performs basic patient care services under the direction of the RN including height & actual weights, intake & output, retrieval of equipment & supplies, stocks patient rooms Maintains a conducive environment for the patient including clutter free rooms, removing linen/trash from rooms, quiet surroundings Supports patient/family communication needs including answering call lights, orienting new patients to the room, assisting with discharge appointments Promotes safety including assisting with patient mobility, safety rounds/4Ps Promotes comfort including providing water, ice, cups, pillows, blankets, assistance with meals Transports non-monitored patients Assists RN with monitored and/or intubated transports Performs other duties as assigned Specifications Experience Minimum Required 1 year recent (within past 6 months) experience Preferred/Desired Education Minimum Required High School Diploma, GED, or equivalent Preferred/Desired Training Minimum Required Preferred/Desired Special Skills Minimum Required Preferred/Desired Licensure Minimum Required CNA Program/Certification or AEMT/Paramedic Licensure/Certification or MA Program/Certification;