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Psychiatric Technician I - Ben Taub - 5B Medsurg - FT/Evening

Harris Health
Houston, TX, US
Full-time

The Psychiatric Technician I (Psych Tech I) supports care activities for patients with mental or behavioral health problems under the supervision of a registered nurse.

The Psych Tech I works closely with the charge nurse and staff nurses to assure patient care and safety needs are met. The Psych Tech I is competent in medical and behavioral health terminology and possesses technical, communication, organizational, and computer skills.

The Psych Tech I demonstrates personal and professional effectiveness.

Minimum Qualifications :

High School Diploma or equivalent required. Technical skills / training appropriate to the specialty area preferred.

Accredited Satori Alternatives to Managing Aggression (SAMA) certification required within 90 days of hire.

Psychiatric Technician I certification preferred. Basic Life Support from a hospital-based American Heart Association (AHA) approved program.

Other certificates as required by unit / service.

One (1) year related clinical experience preferred.

Special Requirements :

Communication Skills : Above Average Verbal (Heavy Public Contact)

Analytical, Medical Terms and PC

Work Schedule : Weekends, Holidays and Flexible

EKG and / or Phlebotomy competency validation required, as applicable to specialty area within 6 months of hire.

Equipment Operated : Area-specific

Area-specific

30+ days ago
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