Rutland Regional Medical Center Rutland , VT 05701
Posted 3 weeks ago
As part of an interdisciplinary team, under the direction and supervision of professional clinical staff, the Emergency Psychiatric Technician is responsible for basic and supportive care to psychiatric patients of all age groups to ensure a safe and secure environment.# Duties will be performed in accordance with the established methods and procedures to include direct monitoring of patients with identified risks and applying mitigating strategies to maintain safety.# This position will also engage in general department functions to support the overall operations of the Emergency Department.# Minimum Education High school diploma or equivalent. # Bachelor#s Degree or college level work in psychology or human services field preferred. Minimum Work Experience Prior Healthcare, Mental Health, Security, or Public Service experience preferred. Required Licenses/Certifications BLS Certification through American Heart Association.
As part of an interdisciplinary team, under the direction and supervision of professional clinical staff, the Emergency Psychiatric Technician is responsible for basic and supportive care to psychiatric patients of all age groups to ensure a safe and secure environment. Duties will be performed in accordance with the established methods and procedures to include direct monitoring of patients with identified risks and applying mitigating strategies to maintain safety. This position will also engage in general department functions to support the overall operations of the Emergency Department.
Minimum Education
High school diploma or equivalent.
Bachelor's Degree or college level work in psychology or human services field preferred.
Minimum Work Experience
Required Licenses/Certifications
Required Skills, Knowledge, and Abilities
Requires knowledge to comply with federal, state, and local statutes and regulations as they apply.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
Basic computer skills to include Microsoft Office suite of programs.
Ability to utilize multiple internal and external communication modalities.
Excellent interpersonal and observations skills
Able to identify and report patient care observations, deviations from patient's plan of care, and other pertinent information.
Able to remain calm and think and act effectively in high stress situations.
Pay Range: $17.29 - $25.66
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Rutland Regional Medical Center