Psychiatric Technician, PRN- Youth Residential Treatment

Overview As a patient-focused organization, University of Utah Health exists to enhance the health and well-being of people through patient care, research and education. Success in this mission requires a culture of collaboration, excellence, leadership, and respect. University of Utah Health seeks staff that are committed to the values of compassion, collaboration, innovation, responsibility, integrity, quality and trust that are integral to our mission. EO/AA This position provides a safe, supportive, and therapeutic environment for psychiatric patients and assists with the provision of basic patient care needs. Corporate Overview The University of Utah is a Level 1 Trauma Center and is nationally ranked and recognized for our academic research, quality standards and overall patient experience. Our five hospitals and eleven clinics provide excellence in our comprehensive services, medical advancement, and overall patient outcomes. Reference 80497 Urgent: Hurry and apply today! Submit your application online, along with an updated resume. Please note: This is a PRN (as needed) position with a variable schedule. No benefits are provided. University of Utah Health Careers - Apply HERE for Jobs To be considered for this role Upload their most recent updated resume Include complete work history and relevant experience Ensure their experience clearly reflects the required qualifications Be able to meet the schedule, hours, and work location listed for this position Please also provide: Five professional references Email addresses and phone numbers for each reference Join our team and grow your career with us. Learn more about upcoming opportunities and events at uofuhealth.org/jobfairs. What Happens Next Your application will be under review. If selected to move forward, your resume may be shared with hiring managers for further consideration. A text or email is sent to you once your resume has been shared with the hiring manager for review. Please continue to check your email for updates from HR regarding your application status. 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 the 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 contracts. May function as a preceptor to new Psychiatric Technicians and assists level staff. Assists with the unit's training and quality assurance programs. Provides an annual educational in-service to co-workers. Functions as a member of the interdisciplinary treatment team. 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. Knowledge / Skills / Abilities Ability to recognize when a patient is having an adverse reaction to medication and report it in a timely manner to the Registered Nurse. Ability to assess a patient that can possibly hurt himself/herself and others and report this information to the Registered Nurse, and has the ability to assist with restraints and seclusion. Interpersonal skills to acquire the trust of the patients and respond appropriately in a crisis situation. Ability to utilize the principles of group dynamics when co-leading a group to facilitate the development of social, behavioral, and communication skills among group members. Knowledge and skills necessary to provide care appropriate to the age of the patients served on his or her assigned unit. Knowledge of the principles of life span growth and development and the ability to assess data regarding the patient’s status and provide care as described in the department's policies and procedures manual. Demonstrated human relations and effective communication skill. Qualifications Required Six months 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. Qualifications (Preferred) Working Conditions and Physical Demands Employee must be able to meet the following requirements with or without an accommodation. This position involves intensive work that may exert up to 100 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. We are University of Utah Health. healthcare.utah.edu Physical Requirements Carrying, Climbing, Color Determination, Crawling, Far Vision, Lifting, Listening, Manual Dexterity, Near Vision, Non Indicated, Pulling and/or Pushing, Reaching, Sitting, Speaking, Standing, Stooping and Crouching, Tasting or Smelling, Walking Multi-lingual Candidates Welcomed To inquire about this posting, email: View email address on click.appcast.io EEO Statement University of Utah Health Hospitals and Clinics, a part of The University of Utah, values candidates who have experience working in settings with students and patients from all backgrounds and possess a strong commitment to improving access to higher education and quality healthcare for historically underrepresented students and patient populations. All qualified individuals are encouraged to apply. Veterans’ preference is extended to qualified applicants, upon request and consistent with University policy and Utah state law. Upon request, reasonable accommodations in the application process will be provided to individuals with disabilities. University of Utah Health Hospitals and Clinics, a part of The University of Utah, is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity employer and does not discriminate based upon race, ethnicity, color, religion, national origin, age, disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, pregnancy, pregnancy-related conditions, genetic information, or protected veteran's status. The University does not discriminate on the basis of sex in the education program or activity that it operates, as required by Title IX and 34 CFR part 106. The requirement not to discriminate in education programs or activities extends to admission and employment. Inquiries about the application of Title IX and its regulations may be referred to the Title IX Coordinator, to the Department of Education, Office for Civil Rights, or both. To request a reasonable accommodation for a disability, please contact the University of Utah Health Hospitals and Clinics Human Resources office at View phone number on click.appcast.io. If you or someone you know has experienced discrimination or sexual misconduct including sexual harassment, you may contact the Director/Title IX Coordinator in the Office of Equal Opportunity (OEO). More information, including the Director/Title IX Coordinator's office address, electronic mail address, and telephone number can be located at: This position may require the successful completion of a criminal background check and/or drug screen. Requisition Number 81818 Location Name HMHI Youth Residential Treatment (YRT) #J-18808-Ljbffr UtahPresents