Psychiatric Technician
US-ID-Twin Falls
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Req #: 98806
Type: Full-Time
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Overview: At St. Luke's, our patients come from all walks of life and so do we! We strive to foster an environment that embraces our employees' unique strengths, experiences, and perspectives which drives our exceptional, patient-centered care. What You Can Expect From This Role: * Assists in the care of individuals with mental illnesses and or behavioral problems * Monitor patient's physical and emotional well-being * Full Time with benefits and hospital contributions- * 12 Hour Variable Shifts, Full and Part time opportunities * Shift differentials for night and weekends Qualifications: * Education: High School Diploma or equivalent * Licenses/Certifications: Current Basic Life Support (BLS) Provider Certified through American Heart Association or American Red Cross Responsibilities: The Psychiatric Technician 1, under supervision of a Registered Nurse, assists in the care of individuals with mental illnesses and or behavioral problems. * Monitor patient's physical and emotional well-being and report unusual behavior or physical ailments to the Registered Nurse. * Observes and influences patient's behavior. * Provides basic care and oversees the safety and security of mental/behavioral health patients under supervision of the Registered Nurse. * May assist patients in participating in recreational activities and in matters of personal hygiene. * Ensures safe environment of care. * May take and record measures of patient's general physical conditions, such as vitals, blood sugars, and observations of behaviors per policy and regulation for provision of care. * Perform other duties and responsibilities as assigned. Qualifications: * Education: High School Diploma or equivalent * Experience: None * Licenses/Certifications: Current Basic Life Support (BLS) Provider Certified through American Safety and Health Institute, American Heart Association, or American Red Cross.
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