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Psychiatric Care TechnicianThe Ohio State University • Columbus, OH
Psychiatric Care Technician

Psychiatric Care Technician

The Ohio State University • Columbus, OH
30+ days ago
Job type
  • Full-time
Job description

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Job Title:

Psychiatric Care Technician

Department:

POSITION SUMMARY
The PCT is responsible for providing a variety of direct and indirect patient care activities, as supervised and directed by the RN. Care is provided in collaboration with the patient, family, and other members of the patient-focused team. Overall responsibilities are to assist the team in meeting patient care needs.

The PCT is required to demonstrate a willingness to work as a team member while providing quality care for patients and their families/significant others in accordance with the OSU Medical Center Customer Service Philosophy. The PCT must demonstrate the ability to focus team efforts on the most productive activities to provide quality nursing for psychiatric patients and their families/significant others.

Under the direction and supervision of the RN, the PCT assists with maintaining unit operations in compliance with hospital and regulatory agency standards, and in accordance with the established OSU Medical Center Customer Service Philosophy.

The PCT is responsible for:
Maintaining a therapeutic milieu
Reinforcing patient education
Maintaining safety
Emergency preparedness
Infection control
Information management
Reporting patients complaints of pain to the patient's assigned nurse
Implementing age-specific interventions
Reporting patient behaviors indicative of fall risk

Technical skills include recording and transmitting EKGs, specimen collection, phlebotomy skills, Accucheck, applying therapeutic holds and restraint in physical crisis situations, operating specialty beds, assistive equipment, and mechanical lifts and scales. The PCT performs clerical functions, as assigned.

Minimum Education Required
2-Year College Degree or equivalent combination of education and experience


Required Qualifications
Associate degree in mental health technology and/or equivalent skills based on work and academic experience, and successful completion of designated portions of PCA training.

Explore our extensive benefits

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Work-life: Flexible and remote work arrangement opportunities where applicable, childcare program, and access to educational, athletic and cultural events. Retirement: State pension and alternative options with competitive employer contributions, as well as optional supplemental plans. Health: Medical, dental, vision and prescription coverage, life insurance, flexible spending accounts and wellness programming. Time off: Paid vacation and sick time, parental and medical leave plus 11 paid holidays. Short and long-term disability options also available. Financial: Tuition assistance for employees and their dependents, adoption assistance and discounts with preferred vendors and university partners. Wellness: Lifestyle spending account, employee assistance program, health reimbursement account, and employee wellness program.

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