Psychiatric Technician, Advanced

EO/AA

University of Utah Health is a patient‑focused organization dedicated to enhancing the health and well‑being of people through patient care, research, and education. This position provides a safe, supportive, and therapeutic environment for psychiatric patients and assists with the provision of basic patient care needs. Benefits Competitive pay Healthcare benefits starting on day one 401(k) retirement plan A work environment that values dedication, learning, and work‑life balance Responsibilities Assists with maintaining a safe and hazard‑free environment by observing and documenting patient behavior, conducting patient room searches, reporting unsafe conditions and applying appropriate emotional and physical support. Performs or assists with the admission of new patients by gathering routine information for nursing assessment, searches patients and personal effects for contraband, documents personal effects and other appropriate information. Orients the patient and patient's family to the facility and the policies and procedures. Escorts the patients to off‑unit appointments and activities using therapeutic interventions to ensure safety of the patient, hospital staff, and other University patients and visitors. Assists with providing a therapeutic milieu for patients by encouraging patients to participate in recreational activities and group therapies. Assists with supportive therapy for select patients by leading activity and conversation groups. Assists in the development of patient behavioral expectations. May function as a preceptor to new Psychiatric Technicians. Assists with the unit's training and quality assurance programs, as well as ordering, stocking, and maintaining clerical and patient supplies. Provides an annual educational in‑service to co‑workers. Functions as a member of the interdisciplinary treatment team and may coordinate with leadership to maintain department forms. Assists with initiating and contributing to patient treatment planning, teaching and discharge planning. Participates in patient care team conferences by sharing observations of patient's progress toward identified goals and assists the primary Registered Nurse with the development, evaluation, and revision of patient care plans. Required Qualifications An Associate degree OR Two years of behavioral health OR direct patient care experience; may include CNA, MA, HCA, Teacher’s aide or assistant. Licenses Required Current RQI Healthcare Provider eCredential through the University of Utah Health RQI system. The eCredential is to be obtained within 30 days of hire. Additional license requirements as determined by the hiring department. Working Conditions and Physical Demands This position involves intensive work that may exert up to 50 pounds and may consistently require lifting, carrying, pushing, pulling or otherwise moving objects, such as medical equipment, or patients while providing care in a psychiatric setting. Workers in this position may be exposed to infectious diseases. Physical Requirements Carrying, Lifting, Listening, Pulling and/or Pushing, Reaching, Sitting, Speaking, Standing, Stooping and Crouching, Walking #J-18808-Ljbffr Cummings Electrical