Psychiatric Technician
Company: Wellpath
Location: Fresno
Posted on: January 13, 2021
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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!"Under 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.Education* 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 AHA* 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 , Psychiatric Technician, Professions , Fresno, California
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