University of Utah Health
Psychiatric Technician
SALT LAKE CITY, UT, US
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About the role
- The University of Utah is a Level 1 Trauma Center and is nationally ranked and recognized for our academic research, quality standards and overall patient experience.
- Our five hospitals and eleven clinics provide excellence in our comprehensive services, medical advancement, and overall patient outcomes.
- Orients the patient and patient's family to the facility and the policies and procedures.
Responsibilities
- Functions as a member of the interdisciplinary treatment team and may coordinate with leadership to maintain department forms.
Requirements
- Knowledge / Skills / Abilities Ability to recognize when a patient is having an adverse reaction to medication and report it in a timely manner to the Registered Nurse.
- Ability to assess a patient that can possibly hurt himself/herself and others and report this information to the Registered Nurse, and has the ability to assist with restraints and seclusion.
- Ability to utilize the principles of group dynamics when co-leading a group to facilitate the development of social, behavioral, and communication skills among group members.
- Knowledge of the principles of life span growth and development and the ability to assess data regarding the patient's status and provide care as described in the department's policies and procedures manual.
Nice to have
- (Preferred) Working Conditions and Physical Demands Employee must be able to meet the following requirements with or without an accommodation.
Skills
- Interpersonal skills to acquire the trust of the patients and respond appropriately in a crisis situation.
- Knowledge and skills necessary to provide care appropriate to the age of the patients served on his or her assigned unit.
- Demonstrated human relations and effective communication skill.
Compensation
- Provides an annual educational in-service to co-workers.
Benefits
- Overview As a patient-focused organization, University of Utah Health exists to enhance the health and well-being of people through patient care, research and education.
- University of Utah Health seeks staff that are committed to the values of compassion, collaboration, innovation, responsibility, integrity, quality and trust that are integral to our mission.
- Qualifications Required Six months of behavioral health or direct patient care experience; may include CNA, MA, HCA, Teacher's aide or assistant.
- Licenses Required Current RQI Healthcare Provider eCredential through the University of Utah Health RQI system.
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