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Psychiatric Care Technician -Full Time, Nights - Oswego New York
Company: Oswego Health Location: Oswego, New York
Posted On: 05/02/2024
$1000 Sign on Bonus Psychiatric Care Technician- Lobdell Center for Mental Health & Wellness Job Title: Psych Care Tech - Psyche Acute Department: Behavioral Services Reports to: Inpatient Psychiatric Manager Revision Date: 7/7/2020 Grade Level: 16 Status: Non-Exempt Job Summary: The Psych Care Tech - Psyche Acute is responsible for performing regularly scheduled duties as a member of a team in the care and treatment of clients of ages appropriate to the unit, following established methods and procedures. Duties/Responsibilities: - Completes accurate admission records, set up rooms, orient clients to unit and assist them as needed.
- Regularly monitors clients in need of close observation per physician orders and policy and procedure.
- Reports to team leader or charge nurse any observations or charges in symptomology.
- Using knowledge of etiology of side effects from medications, observes and reports findings in a timely manner.
- Understands the parameters of normal vital signs and reports abnormal findings to team leader.
- Monitors the personal hygiene of clients and assist with completion of ADL's routinely.
- Demonstrates an awareness and understanding of the need for comfort and safety; follow through to provide a clean, safe and comfortable environment for clients.
- Monitors clients' behaviors and the potential for volatile situations; remains alert and ready to diffuse situations when necessary.
- Adapts to the different needs of clients from adolescents to geriatrics.
- Completes group activities as assigned.
- Keeps current with all posted material, policies and procedures in the department.
- Responds to emergency walk-ins or calls as assigned.
- Assists with transport of clients to appointments and activities as assigned.
- Presents self to clients in a professional, therapeutic manner; maintains a clear understanding of policies regarding dress code, staff/client fraternization, crises intervention, and other duties as assigned.
- Accurately, clearly and concisely records all pertinent information, daily conversations, observed behaviors, and staff interventions in the daily shift notes per policy and procedures.
- Completes admission documentation accurately, legibly and timely per policy.
- Perform other duties as assigned. Required Skills/Abilities (Unit Specific):
Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing. - Professionalism and business acumen appropriate for working with guests, clients, physicians, employees and volunteers.
- Excellent time management skills, punctuality and a sense of urgency in completing tasks.
- Ability to cost effectively manage resources and supplies. Education and Experience:
- High School Diploma or equivalent required.
- 3 college level psychology/sociology classes or
- 1 year of experience working with mental health population preferred. Working Conditions:
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