Psychiatric Technician - Nights - Emergency Center; Ben Taub Hospital

Job Number: 180026 |

Job Title:

Psychiatric Technician I – F/T Nights – Emergency Center (Ben Taub Hospital) | Salary: $20.26 - $24.18

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.

• 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.

• 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