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Stormont-Vail HealthCare, Inc.
Patient Care Technician - Behavioral Health Adult - PT - Day
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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.
$35,255 / year median in Kansas
+18% projected growth
Job Description
Position Status:
Part timeShift:
12 Hour Day Shift (United States of America) Hours per week: 24Job Information Exemption Status:
Non-Exempt A Brief Overview Member of the care delivery team will function under the direction of, and be assistive to, a Registered Nurse to provide delegated, direct patient care intervention, including the performance of sterile and non-sterile procedures. Responsible to provide a safe environment for their assigned patients; to complete the assigned work; to monitor the patient for changes in condition and to report those changes to the RN; to document the work that they complete; and to document and report any pertinent observations as a result of the interventions. This position is an important member of the patient care team who uses acquired, clerical skills to assist in maintaining efficient workflow to ensure safe, quality care with a patient centered approach focusing on continuity of patient care and satisfaction. Making independent clinical decisions is outside of the scope for this position. Refer clinical questions to the provider or nurse. Education Qualifications Successfully completed first semester in an accredited nursing program. Required or Successfully completed a medical assistant or patient care technician program. Required or A Certified Clinical Medical Assistant, Certified Medical Assistant, Registered Medical Assistant, Certified Nursing Assistant, Emergency Medical Technician or Patient Care Technician certification may be substituted for the educational requirement. Required Experience Qualifications Experience in an office or clinic setting. Preferred Skills and Abilities Knowledgeable of and follows proper technique for patient care. (Required proficiency) Communicates pertinent patient information to appropriate staff in a timely manner. (Required proficiency) Functions with an awareness and application of safety issues as identified within the institution. (Required proficiency) Participates actively in educational activities for department. (Required proficiency) Demonstrates competency in selected psychomotor skills. (Required proficiency) Licenses and Certifications Patient Care Technician- PCTC
- AMCA Or an active certification to practice in Kansas as either Certified Clinical Medical Assistant, Certified Medical Assistant, Registered Medical Assistant, Certified Nursing Assistant, or Emergency Medical Technician is required as a substitute for education qualifications. Required Basic Life Support
- BLS Required within 90 days. First Responder
- RQI Required within 90 days.