PCT (Patient Care Tech)

Psych CPEP Unit PositionRequired certifications: BLS, PCT Cert, De-Escalation TrainingDay shift: 7:00am-3:30pmEvening shift: 3:00pm-11:30pmNight shift: 11:00pm-7:30amBeds: 46 beds, divided into sectionsFast track/triage: 1 section designated to triage and fast-track patientsIs security in-house 24/7? Housed in the ER?: Available in house 24/7Nurse: patient ratios: variesRequired certifications: BLS, CPICommon diagnoses: Patients with severe mental illnesses and behavioral issues including schizophrenia, bipolar disorder, major depressive disorder, anxiety, depression, trauma, and more; often patients will have multiple comorbidities, but are typically medically stable. Medically unstable patients are transferred out.Experience: Must have phlebotomy & 12 lead EKGs experienceMedications: No IVs. IM injections and PO medication administration. Psychotropics (Haldol, Zyprexa, Ativan, etc.)ED physician/mid-levels: 3 physician on days, 1 physician and 1 resident on nightsCharge nurse/house supervisor? Does the charge nurse take an assignment?: Director oversees entire facility; charge doesn't take a patient assignment; coordinates unit and assists staff as neededNurse aids/EMT/Paramedics/Patient sitters? Ratios? Duties?: PCTs - Job duties: phlebotomy, 12 lead EKGs, 1:1s, transport, ADLs, patient contraband search, property inventory, assisting physicians and nurses, and moreIs RT in the ER 24/7? Do they do ABG's, breathing Tx, & EKG's?: Yes, RT availableRT equipment - Are RNs required to do anything with these besides troubleshoot?: RT available and will administer breathing treatments and assist in escalating any resp needs; equipped to intubate patients when needed but then would transfer them outDo you have monitor techs in the ER? Are RNs required to read their own strips? What brand are the tele monitors?: Cardiac monitoring available, tele techs oversee, RNs asked to be able to identify major rhythms, life threatening rhythms, and rhythm changesX-ray or CT in the ER? Transport?: Xray and CT available, PCTs transportDoes phlebotomy draw labs or RN's draw?: PCTs do blood drawsShifts & scheduling: 7-3:30, 3-11:30, 11-7:30Weekend requirements: EOWScrub color: EggplantUnit specific orientation: 3 weeks of orientation, 1 week of classroom, 1 week for inpatient units, and 1 week for assigned unit