Licensed Psych Tech - Emergency Department - Santa Monica

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Description

Under direct supervision of a Registered Nurse you will provide nursing care to psychiatric patients by implementing and evaluating the established plan of care, carrying out assigned tasks, and working with members of the nursing and multidisciplinary team.

Salary range : $30.67 - $40.48 Hourly

Qualifications

We’re seeking a highly-skilled, self-motivated professional with :

• At least 6 months experience in a psychiatric inpatient setting or equivalent  required
• California Psychiatric Technician Licensure  required
• BLS  required
• Knowledge of psychological functioning and deviations from normal
• Knowledge of growth and development throughout the life span
• Knowledge of techniques of therapeutic communication
• Knowledge of Drug administration
• Knowledge of management of assaultive behavior
• Knowledge of Evacuation, fire and disaster procedures
• Knowledge of HIPAA

A PASSION FOR IMPROVING LIVES

Advance your career and experience true inspiration as you collaborate with an exceptional team of top clinicians. As an allied health professional at UCLA Health, you’ll enjoy ongoing opportunities for learning and development so you can continually enhance your skills while positively impacting our world-class patient care. Within our inclusive and supportive culture, you’ll take on unique, high-acuity cases for one of the most vibrant and diverse communities in the world. It’s the chance to bring your best to a variety of highly challenging situations.

If you’re ready to live out your passion and advance your clinical career, we invite you to explore opportunities throughout our system of award-winning hospitals and more than 280 community-based clinics throughout Southern California. We have openings in these areas :

Clinical Lab & Pathology

Imaging

Pharmacy

Phlebotomy

Rehab

Respiratory Therapy

Social Work

No matter where you serve with UCLA Health, the cultural, recreational, and lifestyle advantages of our Southern California locations will elevate your standard of living.