Psych Tech PRN career at Eastern Idaho Regional Medical Center in Idaho Falls

Eastern Idaho Regional Medical Center is at the momment seeking for Psych Tech PRN on Wed, 10 Apr 2013 16:59:39 GMT. This position is responsible for the general daily care of psychologically or emotionally impaired patients assigned by a Charge Nurse. The Psychiatric Technician is responsible for facilitating patient group activities and precepting new employees as assigned by supervisor. Provides direct daily care to psychiatric patients, including safety checks, vital signs, escorts and transports as...

Psych Tech PRN

Location: Idaho Falls Idaho

Description: Eastern Idaho Regional Medical Center is at the momment seeking for Psych Tech PRN right now, this career will be placed in Idaho. Further informations about this career opportunity kindly see the descriptions. This position is responsible for the general daily care of psychologically or emotionally impaired patients assigned by a Charge Nurse. The Psychiatric Technician is responsible for facilitating ! patient group activities and precepting new employees as assigned by supervisor.

Provides direct daily care to psychiatric patients, including safety checks, vital signs, escorts and transports as assigned by Charge Nurse.

Assists the activities therapy staff in recreational therapy and activities with patients.

Models, teaches, and reinforces appropriate behavior for patients and supports treatment team interventions.

Facilitates process groups, goals groups, educational groups and problem solving groups for patients and for staff as required and assigned.

Qualifications

Must be at least 19 years of age.

An Associate’s degree, or work toward a Bachelor’s degree, in a health care/behavioral science field is preferred. Completion of a Bachelor's degree in a behavioral science field is desirable. Experience as a psychiatric technician, CNA or closely related work field is desirable.

Knowledge of psych! iatric illness, knowledge of group, family and individual beha! vioral dynamics, and knowledge of training and teaching techniques are useful.

Current AHA CPR for Healthcare Providers certification and completion of all hospital mandatory education and training.

Current certification in Non Violent Physical Crisis Intervention. If not certified at time of hire, will obtain certification within 90 days.

Sensitivity, maturity and ability to communicate clearly and concisely when interacting with physicians, staff, patients and their families, other hospital departments, and community service providers and referral sources.

Leadership abilities, professionalism, common sense, flexibility, honesty and a service-oriented attitude.

Ability to organize and complete work in a timely manner.

Ability to work effectively and efficiently in periods of stress.

This position requires that you drive a facility owned vehicle or your own vehicle. A current state of Idaho driver’s license i! s required. If relocating to Idaho from another state, you must obtain a current Idaho driver’s license within 90 days of making Idaho your permanent state of residence. If you are not a permanent resident of Idaho you must have a valid driver’s license from the state in which you permanently reside. In addition, if you will be driving your own vehicle 2 or more times per week for company related business, documentation of proof of liability insurance must be provided. Liability insurance must have a combined single limit of at least $300,000 or have $100,000/$300,000 coverage split. This position is subject, upon hire and annually, to an MVR report/analysis and driver safety education.
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If you were eligible to this career, please email us your resume, with salary requirements and a resume to Eastern Idaho Regional Medical Center.

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This career starts available on: Wed, 10 Apr 2013 16:59:39 GMT

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