Psychiatric Technician II - Ben Taub - MedSurg 5C - FT/Day

Job Title: Psychiatric Technician II - Ben Taub - MedSurg 5C - FT/Day Location: Houston, Texas Type: Full Time Salary: $20.87 - $25.42 per hour Posted: 08-Jun-26 About the Role: The Psychiatric Technician II supports care activities for patients with mental or behavioral health problems under the supervision of a registered nurse. The Psych Tech II works closely with the charge nurse and staff nurses to assure patient care and safety needs are met. The Psych Tech II demonstrates personal and professional effectiveness. Responsibilities Support care activities for patients with mental or behavioral health problems under RN supervision. Collaborate with charge nurses and staff nurses to ensure patient care and safety needs are met. Maintain proficiency in medical and behavioral health terminology, technical, communication, organizational, and computer skills. Model personal and professional effectiveness. Minimum Qualifications High School Diploma or equivalent required. Additional training appropriate to the specialty area required. Accredited Satori Alternatives to Managing Aggression (SAMA) certification required. Psychiatric Technician I certification required and maintained as appropriate. Basic Life Support from a hospital-based American Heart Association (AHA) approved program. Two (2) years related clinical experience in a behavioral health setting required. Knowledge and competency in EKG and/or phlebotomy as applicable to specialty area within 6 months of hire. Strong communication skills, heavy public contact. Analytical, medical terms, PC skills. Other Information Work schedule: Weekends, Holidays, Flexible. Equipment operated: Area-specific. #J-18808-Ljbffr American Society for Clinical Laboratory Science