PSYCH TECH I

Overview

Psychiatric Technician, Senior Behavioral Health

Full Time, 72 Hours Per Pay Period, Variable Shifts

Parkwest Overview:

Parkwest Medical Center , Covenant Health’s flagship facility in West Knoxville, combines world-class cardiac expertise with the warmth of home in serving a vibrant East Tennessee community. Since 1973, Parkwest has grown into the region’s largest hospital in the area, offering advanced services like an all-digital catheterization lab, comprehensive breast health, emergency, and critical care. It’s consistently ranked among Tennessee's top 10 hospitals by U.S. News & World Report and earns national recognition as a Top 100 Heart Hospital, as well as an “A” safety grade from Leapfrog. As part of Covenant Health, the region’s largest employer, Parkwest Medical Center, marries cutting-edge technology with compassionate, community-centered care, earning accolades for cardiology, stroke, surgical excellence, and patient safety.

To learn more about Parkwest Medical Center and our units, visit Covenant Health Parkwest Medical Center Opportunities .

Position Summary:

Responsible for quality patient care by providing supervision and guidance for the patients as well as maintaining a safe and therapeutic patient environment.

Responsibilities

+ Provides proper supervision and guidance in the daily activities of the program as part of a patient care team.

+ Responsible for maintaining a safe and therapeutic patient environment.

+ Reports patient complaints and/or changes in the patient’s psychiatric and/or medical condition promptly to the Registered Nurse.

+ Completes all necessary paperwork used in the daily operation of the program and documents in the medical record objective patient care in a competent manner.

+ Understands and is able to implement all emergency policies and procedures and ensures that emergency restrictive devices are available on the unit each shift and in good working order.

+ Works with the Nurse Manager and/or Nurse Supervisor, and/or the Team Leader Psychiatric Technician, and co-workers to structure and monitor the unit milieu. Reports problems in working with specific patients to the Registered Nurse and/or the Team Leader Psychiatric Technician.

+ Participates in the training and orientation of new staff members as directed by designated organizational leaders.

+ Performs and documents monitoring of patient activities on the milieu as well as any specialized observation needs.

+ Monitors vital signs, collects urine specimens, and assists patients with the activities of daily living according to appropriate guidelines and policies and under the clinical direction of the Registered Nurse.

+ Serves as an extension of Clinical Services/Physical Therapy departments to deliver therapeutic activities.

+ Demonstrates and maintains competence in using small group dynamics, scheduled activities, and the therapeutic milieu to carry out the Treatment Plan for each patient as part of a patient care team.

+ Uses small group dynamics to provide support and limits for the patients as part of a patient care team.

+ Attends shift report and is prepared to share relevant information about the patients.

+ Accompanies patients to other facilities for appointments, treatments, etc. as required.

+ Communicates to supervisory staff all work-related issues, concerns and problems.

+ Follows policies, procedures, and safety standards. Completes required education assignments annually. Works toward achieving goals and objectives and participates in quality improvement initiatives as requested.

+ Performs other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

Minimum Education:

High School Diploma or GED required.

Minimum Experience:

None

Licensure Requirement:

None

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Job Title PSYCH TECH I

ID 4526828

Facility Parkwest Medical Center

Department Name SR BEHAVIORAL HLTH