Psychiatric Technician - Night Shift - Emergency Center; Ben Taub Hospital

Psychiatric Technician I (Psych Tech I)

Supports care activities for patients with mental or behavioral health problems under the supervision of a registered nurse. Collaborates closely with the charge nurse and staff nurses to ensure patient care and safety needs are met. Demonstrates competency in medical and behavioral health terminology, technical, communication, organizational, and computer skills, along with personal and professional effectiveness.

• High School Diploma or equivalent.
• 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 skills, medical terms and PC proficiency.
• Work schedule:
  
  Weekends, holidays and flexible.
• EKG and/or phlebotomy competency validation required, as applicable to specialty area within 6 months of hire.
• Area-specific equipment operated.