Psychiatric Technician I
Company: Billings Clinic
Location: Billings
Posted on: April 24, 2024
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Job Description:
You'll want to join Billings Clinic for our outstanding quality
of care, exciting environment, interesting cases from a vast
geography, advanced technology and educational opportunities. We
are in the top 1% of hospitals internationally for receiving Magnet
- Recognition consecutively since 2006.
And you'll want to stay at Billings Clinic for the amazing
teamwork, caring atmosphere, and a culture that values kindness,
safety and courage. This is an incredible place to learn and grow.
Billings, Montana, is a friendly, college community in the Rocky
Mountains with great schools and abundant family activities.
Amazing outdoor recreation is just minutes from home. Four seasons
of sunshine!
You can make a difference here.
About Us
Billings Clinic is a community-owned, not-for-profit, Physician-led
health system based in Billings with more than 4,700 employees,
including over 550 physicians and non-physician providers. Our
integrated organization consists of a multi-specialty group
practice and a 304-bed hospital.Learn more
(https://www.billingsclinic.com/about-us/) about Billings Clinic
(our organization, history, mission, leadership and regional
locations) and how we are recognized nationally for our exceptional
quality.
Your Benefits
We provide a comprehensive and competitive benefits package to all
full-time employees (minimum of 24 hours/week), including Medical,
Dental, Vision, 403(b) Retirement Plan with employer matching,
Defined Contribution Pension Plan, Paid Time Off, employee wellness
program, and much more.Click here
(https://www.billingsclinic.com/careers/employee-benefits/) for
more information ordownload the 2022 Employee Benefits Guide
(https://ncstoragemlbillings.blob.core.windows.net/public/2022%20Billings%20Clinic%20Staff%20Benefits%20Guide.pdf)
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Magnet: Commitment to Nursing Excellence
Billings Clinic is proud to be recognized for nursing excellence as
a Magnet --designated organization, joining only 97 other
organizations worldwide that have achieved this honor four times.
The re-designation process happens every four years. Click here
(https://www.billingsclinic.com/campaign-landing-pages/magnet/) to
learn more!
Psychiatric Technician I
I/P PSYCH ADULT (Billings Clinic Main Campus)
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Shift: Varies
Employment Status: Full-Time (.75 or greater)
Hours per Pay Period: 0.90 = 72 hours (Non-Exempt)
Starting Wage DOE: 17.00 - 21.25
May be eligible for $2,000 sign on incentive
Provide care and close supervision of patients. Document patient
behaviors provide crisis intervention as necessary and implement
individualized treatment plans while following Billings Clinic
policies and procedures. Work as part of the interdisciplinary team
and assist in maintaining a safe environment for both patients and
staff.
Essential Job Functions
--- Ensure that patients and their environment are safe. Complete
patient and environmental safety observations on assigned unit.
Attentive to possible issues on the unit due to escalating
behaviors or environmental factors and report concerns to Charge
nurse.
--- Provide patient care and assist with ADLs as needed such as
personal hygiene, toileting, bathing, transferring, and eating.
Daily task assignments may include height, weight, vital signs and
obtaining blood glucose levels. Document the care provided in a
timely and accurate manner per Billings Clinic guidelines.
--- Communicate effectively and provide age appropriate care to
adolescents, adults, and geriatric patients.
--- Demonstrate appropriate judgment and emotional stability when
encountering stressful and non-stressful situations. Exhibit calm
demeanor when de-escalating patients. Implement crisis prevention
and de-escalation approved techniques beginning with least
restrictive intervention followed with more restrictive
interventions as necessary. May include lifting, bending or holding
to assist patients.
--- Facilitate and supervise patient groups of an educational or
supportive purpose. Encourage patient participation in milieu
activities and plan of care.
--- Demonstrate accurate and timely documentation for all patient
care provided through completion of applicable charting.
--- Assist with admissions by checking in patient belongings and
gathering their belongings upon discharge.
--- Maintains a safe and clean environment for patients and staff
members.
--- Maintains confidentiality and acts in accordance with HIPPA
policy and procedure.
--- Performs routine clerical work including filing, chart
maintenance, paperwork coordination and effectively using the phone
system.
--- Contributes to individual treatment plans as part of the
treatment team. Comprehends program specifics and therapeutic
purpose for each group. Makes essential judgments related to
patient needs and progress. Seeks out consultations and information
from other team members and gives input into team decisions.
--- Participates in process improvement. Actively provides feedback
to other team members and gives input into team decisions.
--- Models patient service excellence (PSE) and provides quality
customer service care when engaging with patients, family members
and other staff members.
--- Acts as a resource, role model and mentor. Responds
appropriately to questions and assists with problem resolution.
Minimum Qualifications
Education
--- High School or GED
Experience
--- 6 months training or direct experience in the mental health or
related human services field with demonstrated ability and skills
to work therapeutically with patients, preferred
Certifications and Licensures
--- Applicant may have either a Psychiatric Technician
certification or CNA, but one must be obtained within 18 months of
start date.
--- CPR at hire
Billings Clinic is Montana's largest health system serving Montana,
Wyoming and the western Dakotas. A not-for-profit organization led
by a physician CEO, the health system is governed by a board of
community members, nurses and physicians. Billings Clinic includes
an integrated multi-specialty group practice, tertiary care
hospital and trauma center, based in Billings, Montana. Learn more
atwww.billingsclinic.com/aboutus
(https://www.billingsclinic.com/about-us/)
Billings Clinic is committed to the principles of Equal Employment
Opportunity. All policies and processes are designed toward
achieving fair and equitable treatment of all employees and job
applicants. Employees are encouraged to discuss any concerns they
have in this regard with their immediate supervisor and/or the Vice
President People Resources. All employees and job applicants will
be provided the same treatment in all aspects of the employment
relationship, regardless of race, color, creed, religion, national
origin, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, marital
status, genetic information or disability.
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