Technician Psychiatric II

City/State:

Bronx, New York

Grant Funded:

No

Department:

NUR - 7 South PSY

Bargaining Unit:

1199

Work Shift:

Night

Work Days:

ALTERNATE WEEKENDS

Scheduled Hours:

12 AM-8 AM

Scheduled Daily Hours:

7.5 HOURS

Hourly Rate:

$29.54

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The Psychiatric Technician II is a member of a team dedicated to providing the highest quality of care and services to our psychiatric patients. Where assigned and under the direction of the registered Nurse (RN) and /or Physician and in collaboration with the interdisciplinary team, participates in crisis and or de-escalation interventions, therapeutic observations, patient supervision and other behavioral health related duties. The Psychiatric Technician II's duties include the implementation of seclusion/restraints for patients deemed in need of theses interventions. As an integral part of the team, the Psychiatric The Psychiatric Technician II is responsible for ensuring the function and maintenance of a safe, clean and functional environment for patients; assists with dietary aspects of care, answers phones, transports patients and assists visitors.

Qualifications:
A High School diploma or G.E.D Required

(2) years of full time experience in nursing or psychiatric/behavioral health care in a high volume, intensive care environment; or a satisfactory equivalent combination of education, training and experience.

Completion of and certified to perform vital signs, phlebotomy, EKGs  and blood glucose monitoring 

BLS required
 

Montefiore Medical Center is an equal employment opportunity employer. Montefiore Medical Center will recruit, hire, train, transfer, promote, layoff and discharge associates in all job classifications without regard to their race, color, religion, creed, national origin, alienage or citizenship status, age, gender, actual or presumed disability, history of disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, genetic predisposition or carrier status, pregnancy, military status, marital status, or partnership status, or any other characteristic protected by law.