Senior Psychiatric Technician - Atrium Health University City Emergency Department (ED) FT Days

Essential Functions Observes, reports, and documents signs, symptoms or changes in patient behavior to charge nurse. Interacts with patients therapeutically. Assists, initiates, and participates in social and recreational activities, group therapy, patient teaching groups, and other group activities. Makes rounds on assigned patients as ordered. Monitors patients in seclusion/restraints and documents observations. Participates in unit-based process improvement activities. Documents observations in the clinical record. Completes all mandatory training as per facility policy. Physical Requirements Works in patient care area, with potentially combative or self‑destructive patients. Requires walking, standing, lifting, reaching, handling charts, supplies, equipment, blood, and body fluids. Demonstrates flexibility in changing workload. Education, Experience And Certifications High School Diploma or GED required. Bachelor’s degree or certification from the American Association of Psychiatric Technicians for teammates promoted after 2017 required. 2 years of experience required. Basic Life Support for Healthcare Provider (BLS HCP) from AHA required. CPI Certification required within 90 days of hire date. Compensation Base compensation within the listed pay range based on qualifications, skills, relevant experience, and/or training. Premium pay such as shift, on‑call, and more based on job. Incentive pay for select positions. Opportunity for annual increases based on performance. Benefits And More Paid Time Off programs. Health and welfare benefits such as medical, dental, vision, life, short‑ and long‑term disability. Flexible Spending Accounts for eligible health care and dependent care expenses. Family benefits such as adoption assistance and paid parental leave. Defined contribution retirement plans with employer match and other financial wellness programs. Educational Assistance Program. #J-18808-Ljbffr Atrium Health