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.
Location Blanchard Valley Hospital Employment Status Part-time Shift Options 3rd/Variable
PURPOSE OF THIS POSITION
Under the supervision of the Director of Nursing, Clinical Manager or designee, assists in planning, organizing, implementing and evaluating the activities occurring in the Nursing Station and on the unit by performing clerical and receptionist duties, direct patient care and maintaining the physical environment of the area.
JOB DUTIES/RESPONSIBILITIES
Duty 1: Demonstrates knowledge and skill of office equipment and order entry systems to enable processing of orders in a complete, accurate and timely manner. Duty 2: Processes patient, physician and staff communications in a time-conscience, organized manner to ensure information is relayed to the appropriate personnel. Duty 3: Assist with patient care and room preparation as directed by nursing staff or designee to address patient needs and safety. Duty 4: Orders and restocks office supplies as needed to provide adequate stock to meet daily unit needs. Duty 5: Demonstrates knowledge of all unit specific competencies. Duty 6: Demonstrates knowledge and skill necessary to provide care appropriate to the age of the patient served to facilitate the identification and the identification and reporting of changes in patient condition or behavior. Duty 7: Complies with organizational policies, procedures, and practices to ensure quality job performance and hospital compliance.
REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS
High School graduate or equivalent Typing, Medical Terminology and Computer training or experience. Students in psychology, nursing, social work, criminal justice and administrative studies are encouraged to apply Positive service-oriented interpersonal and communication skills required. Individual must be able to demonstrate the knowledge and skills necessary to provide care appropriate to the age of the patient served on his/her assigned unit/department. The individual must demonstrate knowledge of the principles of growth and development over the life span and possess the ability to assess data reflective of the patient status. Must be able to interpret the appropriate information needed to identify each patient's requirements relative to their age-specific needs and to provide the care needed as described in the area's policies and procedures
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
Associate Degree desired
PHYSICAL DEMANDS
This position requires a full range of body motion with intermittent activities in walking, sitting, lifting, bending, squatting, climbing, kneeling, twisting and standing. The associate will be required to lift 50 pounds or more. This position requires individuals to lift work above the shoulders. The associate must have corrected vision and hearing in the normal range. Individual must have excellent verbal communication skills to perform daily tasks. This position is classified "at risk" for possible occupational exposure to blood borne pathogens (HBV, HIV, etc.). This position operates in a fast-paced environment and is classified as "high risk" where exposure to unpredictable, volatile situations and patient aggression may occur.
