Patient Care Technicians - PCT

Patient Care Technician

Job Title: Patient Care Technician Profession: PCT Specialty: Psychiatric Unit Duration: 13 weeks Shift: 8H Days Hours per Shift: 7:00 AM - 3:30 PM Experience: Minimum of 1 year in psychiatric care License: Required Certifications: BLS, PCT Certification, De-escalation Training Must-Have: - Experience with adult patients 18+ - Experience with various psychiatric diagnoses, including schizophrenia, bipolar disorder, and major depressive disorder - Ability to perform safety checks, room checks, vital signs, and assist with activities of daily living Description: This position involves collaborating with nursing staff to provide patient care in a psychiatric setting. The role includes direct observation of patients and ensuring their safety and well-being through regular rounding. PCTs will engage in tasks such as taking vital signs, performing blood glucose checks, and assisting with phlebotomy if experienced. Physical restraints may be utilized in rare situations, and support staff provides guidance in specific procedures. Participants will work as part of a team, adapting to the needs of the unit and engaging with a diverse patient population. There is a requirement for every other weekend and some holiday work during the year. Travelers may be asked to float to other units as needed, maintaining flexibility in scheduling.

We offer competitive benefits, including:

• Medical, dental & vision insurance
• Free and unlimited continuing education units (CEUs)
• 24/7 dedicated Care Line and clinical liaison support
• Personalized career consultant and "single point of contact" service
• Industry?leading pay rates, loyalty rewards & referral bonuses
• Free tax return assistance for travelers
• 401(k) Retirement Plan
• Health Savings Account (HSA)
• Disability Insurance (Short-Term and Long-Term)
• Life and AD&D Insurance
• Paid Sick Leave (where required by applicable state or local law)
• Supplemental Insurance Plans
• Identity Theft Protection
• Pet Insurance
• Employee Wellness Programs
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Career Growth and Professional Development Opportunities

Disclaimer: Benefits eligibility, accrual rates, and usage limits may vary based on employment status, length of service, and work location. Paid Sick Leave is provided in strict accordance with applicable state and municipal mandates. Cynet Health reserves the right to modify, amend, or terminate any benefit plans at any time in accordance with applicable laws.

Cynet Health is a Joint Commission-accredited, Minority-Owned healthcare staffing agency headquartered in Sterling, Virginia, proudly serving healthcare facilities across the United States since its founding in 2010. As one of the nation's largest and fastest?growing healthcare staffing firms in the nation, we staff thousands of nursing, allied health, locum tenens, pharmacy, therapy, direct?hire, and non?clinical professionals across hospitals, clinics, long?term care facilities, labs and more. We're one of the most decorated staffing agencies in America-ranked a Top Travel Nursing Company by BluePipes, recognized among the fastest?growing and most diverse staffing firms by Inc. 5000, Staffing Industry, WBJ and USPAACC-and remain deeply committed to excellence, inclusion, and community impact.

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