Psychiatric Care Technician

Position Summary The PCT is responsible for providing a variety of direct and indirect patient care activities, as supervised and directed by the RN. Care is provided in collaboration with the patient, family, and other members of the patient-focused team. Overall responsibilities are to assist the team in meeting patient care needs. Responsibilities Maintaining a therapeutic milieu Reinforcing patient education Maintaining safety Emergency preparedness Infection control Information management Reporting patients9s complaints of pain to the patient9s assigned nurse Implementing age-specific interventions Reporting patient behaviors indicative of fall risk Technical skills include recording and transmitting EKGs, specimen collection, phlebotomy skills, Accucheck, applying therapeutic holds and restraint in physical crisis situations, operating specialty beds, assistive equipment, and mechanical lifts and scales The PCT performs clerical functions, as assigned Minimum Education 2-Year College Degree or equivalent combination of education and experience Qualifications Associate degree in mental health technology and/or equivalent skills based on work and academic experience, and successful completion of designated portions of PCA training Additional Information Location: Harding Hospital (0165) Position Type: Regular Scheduled Hours: 40 Shift: Final candidates are subject to successful completion of a background check. A drug screen or physical may be required during the post offer process. The Ohio State University is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, ancestry, color, disability, ethnicity, gender identity or expression, genetic information, HIV/AIDS status, military status, national origin, race, religion, sex, gender, sexual orientation, pregnancy, protected veteran status, or any other basis under the law. Applicants are encouraged to complete and submit the Equal Employment Identification form. #J-18808-Ljbffr Inside Higher Ed