Psychiatric Technician

PRN Psychiatric Technician OpportunityFocusing on "Whole-Person" Healthcare Meridian Health Services is a progressive healthcare organization that believes in treating the "whole person" integrating physical, mental and social well-being to help people achieve their optimum health. This approach connects treatments and doctors working together to heal both the body and mind for total well-being.Meridian Health Services is currently seeking a PRN Psychiatric Technician for our Riverbend Hospital located in West Lafayette, Indiana. This is a great opportunity to make an impact in the lives of others. This position works 7pm - 7am, as needed.Psychiatric Technician Key Responsibilities:Attends to client's personal needs on Units (phone calls, clothing, laundry, exercise, etc.)Initiates and assists in client ADL's.Encourages and engages clients in treatment, social, leisure, and recreational activitiesUtilizes therapeutic skills in interactions with clients, families, and visitorsKeeps clients informed of their treatment plan objectives and progressAble to set therapeutic guidelines with clients for destructive, disorganized, deviant, dysphoric, or dependent behaviorsDemonstrates competency in taking vital signs, obtaining urine specimens, assisting with nursing tasks under Unit Nurse directionsDemonstrates reporting accurate information to the Unit Nurse regarding observations which include client behaviors, reactions to illness, medications, detox symptoms, allergic reactions, pain, fall risk, and suicide riskFunctions within parameters specified by nursing care plans, multi-disciplinary treatment plans, and general therapeutic goals, including cultural and age-specific needsFunctions as role model to enhance development of appropriate social skillsCommunicates in a respectful, clear, and direct manner with all Hospital staff, clients, and visitorsDemonstrates clear and therapeutic written communications, including charting, COS report, Kardex, etcMaintains Unit supplies, cleanliness, order, and routines as established by Hospital, Program and nursing policy and procedureCompletes psychiatric technician's responsibilities for admission and discharge correctly and thoroughlyInforms supervisor, coworkers, and treatment team members of all concerns, interactions, and/or behaviors of clients' welfareDemonstrates knowledge of safety/security issues, including P.I's, C.O.'s, locked doors, closets, cupboards, emergency codes, CPI/restraints (physical/verbal)Effectively conducts Unit/Room searches and scheduled Unit rounds, and recognizes importance of interventions:Maintains awareness of potential risks for clients/staff, including privilege levels and need for supervision/monitoring (C.O.'s, 1:1, Constant Eye, etc.)Notifies appropriate departments, supervisors, Unit nurse, treatment team members of potential hazards to client, staff, and/or visitorsTakes appropriate measures to intervene in client risky behaviors (Suicidal, elopement, aggression, etc), with Hospital approved verbal/physical skillsReads and signs off on all Observations sheets, Assignment sheet tasks, and other checklist binder entriesDocuments specific detailed observations, behaviors and interventions on assigned patientsDocuments vital signs, height, weight, participation in electronic health record of assigned patients efficiently and in a timely mannerCompetent in electronic health record documentationResponds to codes and participates at level of training and experienceMaintains required certifications for position and Units (CPR, Age Specific Competencies, etc.)Attends and participates in mandatory in-servicesDemonstrates attendance and punctuality within Hospital guidelinesParticipates in and assists with Activity Therapy sessions on UnitsUnderstands and observes confidentialityPerforms other duties as assignedWe are seeking PRN Psychiatric Technician candidates with the following qualities:Graduate of an accredited high school or its equivalent.At least 18 years of age at completion of orientation.Meridian Health Services provides the following benefits:Merit Based Compensation PlanWelcome Bonus $500!Life balance oriented organizationDrug screen, TB test, extensive background check, and fingerprinting are required of all Meridian employees. Meridian Health Services recommends that all individuals who join Meridian have a flu shot and Covid vaccination to further protect our staff and the patients we serve. We also adhere to Covid-related protocol including wearing masks, social distancing, and sanitizing.Meridian Health Services is an Equal Opportunity Employer (M/F/D/V) and also participates in E-Verify.