Licensed Psychiatric Technician
Company: Wellpath
Location: Fresno
Posted on: June 21, 2022
Job Description:
Here at Wellpath, everything that we do is about taking care of
people - our patients, our staff and our partners. We are committed
to making a difference by providing hope and healing to vulnerable
patients in challenging clinical environments. Our talented,
compassionate team thrives in an autonomous environment, is
empowered and supported by education, training and the resources to
practice healthcare the way it is meant to be and strives to
"Always Do The Right Thing!"OverviewUnder the direction of the
Health Services Administrator (HSA), Program Manager (PM), or
higher licensed medical professional, the Psychiatric Technician
participates in the patient plan of care by administering
medications to mental health patients, within scope, performing
group therapy with mental health patients, following written/oral
instructions, and communicating and maintaining accurate patient
records.QualificationsEducation
- High school and specialized training for
licensing/certification(s)Experience
- Experience facilitating groups with Mental Health patients
- One year of experience; within a correctional/detention
facility preferredLicenses/Certifications
- Current (and must maintain) unrestricted Psychiatric Technician
license in state of practice
- Current (and must maintain) lifesaving BLS certification
through AHA
- Current (and must maintain) lifesaving ACLS certification
through AHAResponsibilities
- Psychiatric Technicians will monitor and advise mental health
providers on current status of patients in crisis and/or in mental
health housing.
- Conduct group therapy with mental health patients
- Participate in treatment team meetings.
- Perform nursing procedures according to standards of care and
within scope of practice as dictated by the state licensing board,
such as:o Aseptic and sterile dressing changeso Isolation
precautionso Administration of O2 therapy and nebulizer treatmentso
Perform prescribed or routine skin testingo Collection of specimens
for laboratory studies such as clean catch urine, venipuncture,
straight catheterization for urine collection, throat culture,
sputum specimens, and stool specimenso Laboratory testing: such as
blood glucose with visual or meter interpretation, interpretation
of skin testing results, dipsticks urine, guaiac/hemoculture
studies, urine specific gravityo Collect patient database: vital
signs, vision screening, height/weight, abdominal girtho Recognize
and respond appropriately to emergency situations and effectively
intervening with emergency equipment, supplies, and materialo
Participate in patient and family health education as deemed
necessary by health care providers
- Maintains open lines of communication with RN, MD, or NP/PA as
it relates to the persons served health needs with the medical and
facility staff while maintaining confidentiality including any
significant observations and patient response to care
- Transcribes doctor's orders as necessary and ensure orders are
processed and comprehended with pharmacy and non-licensed
staff
- In accordance with documented policies and procedures, prepare
and administer (PO, Sub Q, IM, SL, PR, and topical) ordered
medications to persons served housed in each facility and report
significant findings and observations to the MD, PA/FNP, RN, or
psychiatrist
- Maintain and manage accuracy of all persons served medical
records to include MARs, observations, interventions and plans
- Completes clinical documentation of all patient encounters on
the same day that the encounter took place and in accordance with
applicable regulations and policies.
- Know the use of all medical equipment including Trauma
Bag/AED's and oxygen tanks
- Keep pharmacy and medication carts neat, clean and stocked at
all times
- May assist in the job shadow portion of the interview process,
orientation and training of new and potential staff
- Perform other duties as assigned.Wellpath is a
Minorities/Females/Disabled/Veterans Employer
Keywords: Wellpath, Fresno , Licensed Psychiatric Technician, Healthcare , Fresno, California
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