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Carilion Clinic

Non-profit health system delivering comprehensive care

Psychiatric Technician - Adult Inpatient Psych

Nursing & Frontline Patient CarePosted on Nov 9
Full-timeRoanoke, VA, USAIn-person

About the Job

Requirements

  • A high school diploma or GED is required.
  • De-escalation training must be successfully completed within four months of hire and maintained thereafter.
  • The employee must be able to obtain AHA BLS-HCP certification.
  • A valid Virginia driver's license is required in the New River Valley to transport patients.
  • The employee must be able to manage patients with explosive potential or escalating behavior and function with minimal supervision, recognizing when direction or assistance is needed.
  • The employee must be able to participate as a team member and have clinical skills to work with children, adolescents, and adults while understanding their growth and development.

Responsibilities

  • Assist in ensuring the safety of adults and children with mental illness on an acute psychiatric hospital unit by delivering patient care, assisting with activities of daily living, providing secretarial support, leading goals and wrap-up groups, and directing or leading code-secure activities.
  • Observe patients and report unusual circumstances to a licensed nurse.
  • Organize, prioritize, and provide nursing care in accordance with unit standards.
  • Complete admission and discharge processes and documentation according to unit standards in the chart or electronic medical record.
  • Greet admissions, make patients comfortable, orient them to unit routines and safety precautions within 15 minutes of arrival, and respond promptly to call lights and telephones while meeting basic patient needs.
  • Conduct patient safety rounds every 15 minutes or according to unit policy.
  • Assist patients with activities of daily living and nutritional needs.
  • Provide delegated patient treatments, including electrocardiograms, blood glucose testing, intake and output measurement, and enemas.
  • Advocate for patients, protect their rights, provide psychological, social, and cultural support, and treat patients with respect and dignity while meeting cultural and disability needs using available resources.
  • Provide patients and their families with appropriate information and care in a timely manner.
  • Organize and lead daily goals and wrap-up groups, and report patient concerns raised verbally or in writing to a licensed nurse.
  • Assist nursing staff with escalating patients, lead and direct code-secure activities with staff and security, and respond to crisis situations to protect patients, visitors, and staff.
  • Participate in quality management and performance improvement activities, completing requested work and identifying opportunities for improvement in a timely manner.
  • Participate in unit-level cost-containment measures and appropriately charge for supplies at the time of use.
  • Remove discontinued equipment from patient rooms, clean it, and return it to proper storage.
  • Use equipment and supplies respectfully and cost-effectively in accordance with policies and procedures.
  • Help maintain a safe, orderly, and professional environment; identify safety hazards and correct them or report them to the appropriate resource.
  • Select appropriate equipment, ensure it is operating properly, and use it according to policies, procedures, or manufacturer recommendations.
  • Perform clerical duties under the supervision of licensed nursing staff.

About the Company

Carilion Clinic

Non-profit health system delivering comprehensive care

Carilion Clinic is a non-profit health care system in Virginia that serves about one million people through a network of hospitals, outpatient specialty centers, and primary care practices. It delivers care via multi-specialty physician teams that collaborate to put the patient first, aiming to improve outcomes and quality of care while advancing medical education and research. Its approach centers on integrated care across a broad regional network, combined with ongoing teaching and clinical studies. This makes it different from many competitors by pairing patient-focused, outcome-driven care with a strong emphasis on education and research within a nonprofit framework. The company’s goal is to provide high-quality health care, improve patient outcomes, and advance medical knowledge through education and research.

Company size
5,001-10,000
Company stage
Grant
Total funding
$310K
Headquarters
Roanoke, VA
Founded
1976

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