Top 30 Psychiatric technician Jobs in Pittsburgh, Pa

Patient Care Technician - Psychiatric Emergency Services
UPMC —Pittsburgh, PA
- $19.80 - $30.40 an hour
- Weekends as needed
- CPR Certification
- Psychiatry
- PALS Certification
Milieu Therapist I (Western Psychiatric Hospital)
UPMC —Pittsburgh, PA
- $20.00 - $30.55 an hour
- Weekends as needed
- Psychiatry
- No experience needed
- Driver's License
Mental Health Specialist/Safety - UPMC McKeesport
UPMC —McKeesport, PA
- $19.39 - $29.69 an hour
- Weekends as needed
- CPR Certification
- Hospital
- BLS Certification
Mental Health Technician Senior - BHU - Full Time - Forbes Hospital
Allegheny Health Network —Monroeville, PA
- Full-time
- CPR Certification
- Vital signs
- Hospital
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Crisis Safety Specialist - resolve Crisis Service Walk-In
UPMC —Pittsburgh, PA
- $19.80 - $30.40 an hour
- Weekends as needed
- CPR Certification
- Psychiatry
- Mid-level
Community Aide I-Op
UPMC —Pittsburgh, PA
- $19.00 - $29.85 an hour
- 12 hour shift
- CPR Certification
- Writing skills
- BLS Certification
Behavioral Health Associate - Inpatient
Southwood Children's Behavioral Healthcare —Pittsburgh, PA
- 12 hour shift
- CPR Certification
- Vital signs
- Psychiatry
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Mental Health Technician Senior - BHU - Part Time - Forbes Hospital
Allegheny Health Network —Monroeville, PA
- Part-time
- CPR Certification
- Vital signs
- Hospital
Mental Health Counselor II (Evening Shifts)
UPMC —McKeesport, PA
- $18.99 - $28.11 an hour
- Full-time
- CPR Certification
- Nursing home
- BLS Certification
- Free parking
Mental Health Counselor II
UPMC —McKeesport, PA
- $18.99 - $28.11 an hour
- Overnight shift
- CPR Certification
- Nursing home
- BLS Certification
- Free parking
Mental Health Counselor II (Part-Time)
UPMC —McKeesport, PA
- $18.99 - $28.11 an hour
- Part-time
- CPR Certification
- Nursing home
- BLS Certification
- Free parking
Residential Care Advisor Overnight Bethel Park
Pittsburgh Mercy —Bethel Park, PA
- Overnight shift
- Pass drug screening
- Cooking
- Residential
- 403(b) matching
- Paid holidays
Psychiatric Technician III - PRN
Merakey —Russellton, PA
- $21.02 an hour
- PRN
- Psychiatry
- Mid-level
- Residential
- Disability insurance
- Health insurance
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2d
Mental Health Residential Worker- Carnegie
CHARTIERS CENTER —Carnegie, PA
- Part-time
- Addiction Medicine
- Residential
- High school diploma or GED
- Paid holidays
- Disability insurance
Quick Apply
12d
Supervisor Patient Support Choices RTF
Southwood Children's Behavioral Healthcare —Pittsburgh, PA
- Full-time
- CPR Certification
- Psychiatry
- BLS Certification
Mental Health Counselor I
UPMC —White Oak, PA
- $18.19 - $27.58 an hour
- Weekends as needed
- CPR Certification
- BLS Certification
- Adults
Psychiatric Technician I - PRN
Merakey —Russellton, PA
- $18.27 an hour
- PRN
- Psychiatry
- High school diploma or GED
- Driver's License
- Disability insurance
- Health insurance
Quick Apply
2d
Behavioral Health Associate
Southwood - IDD/ASD RTF —Canonsburg, PA
- Full-time
- CPR Certification
- Vital signs
- BLS Certification
Phlebotomist | Western Psychiatric Hospital
UPMC —Pittsburgh, PA
- $19.40 - $30.14 an hour
- Full-time
- CPR Certification
- Hospital
- BLS Certification
Behavioral Health Technician
Youth Advocate Programs, Inc. —Pittsburgh, PA
- Part-time
- Classroom
- Spanish
- Mid-level
- Dental insurance
- Employee assistance program
Quick Apply

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Patient Care Technician - Psychiatric Emergency Services

UPMC -
Pittsburgh, PA

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Job Details

Full-time
$19.80 - $30.40 an hour

Qualifications

Employee relationship building
High school diploma or GED
Basic life support

Full Job Description

UPMC Western Psychiatric Hospital is hiring a full-time Patient Care Technician to support the Psychiatric Emergency Services department!

The incumbent will work rotating shifts, including days, evenings, nights, and weekends.

Responsibilities:

Provides patient care including assisting with patient procedures and activities of daily living.
Assists with physical, respiratory and cardiopulmonary therapies.
Provides feedback to the RN regarding patient care and reports changes in patient status.
Performs the UPMC nursing core nursing assistant responsibilities (blood glucose, weights, vital signs, I&O, specimen collections and Foley care) AND at least four of the following BU identified tasks: phlebotomy, 12 lead EKG, simple dressing, Foley catheter removal, point of care testing, bladder scan, straight catheter, or IV catheter removal.
Assures equipment malfunctions are reported to the appropriate department.
Establishes appropriate and effective communication with other departments.
Establishes professional and respectful interpersonal relationships.
Contributes to the universal unit activities including, but not limited to, responding to call lights and telephones, passing meal trays and transporting patients.
Constructively receives feedback and direction. Identifies and communicates learning needs to the unit director.
Takes action to improve knowledge, skills and performance.
Requests assistance in planning and prioritizing activities as needed.
Participates in self-review as requested by the unit director.
Provides instruction to patients and their families under the direction of the RN.
May apply, monitor and remove patient restraints as per physician or hospital protocol.
Demonstrates the ability to communicate clearly and effectively with all members of the health care team.
Demonstrate understanding of cultural diversity, horizontal violence and impairment in the health professions.
Cares for patients and self by supporting safety in the workplace.
Develops and maintains productive working relationships internally and externally by demonstrating accountability for actions, enthusiasm, motivation and commitment to patients and colleagues.
Strictly adheres to all policies and procedures relative to patient care and hospital related information.
Complies with safety policies and procedures including standard precautions.
Suggests and supports changes within the department.
Assumes responsibility for assignment and views problems as challenges.
Demonstrates awareness of behavior on the efficient functioning of the department.
Supports department based projects and quality initiatives.
Documents in the medical record according to established procedures.
Performs assigned work in a timely and productive manner.
Completes department clerical functions as needed.
Must routinely perform and be fully competent with the UPMC nursing core assistant responsibilities including ADLs (bathing, feeding, transporting, toileting, ambulating, turning and repositioning patients.) PLUS point of care testing (inc. blood glucose), weights, vital signs, I&O, telemetry monitor application/reapplication, hospital-acquired condition & patient safety indicator. In addition, simple dressings, placement and removal of restraints, bladder scan, all specimen collections and ticket to ride (intra-hospital patient transportation).
Assures equipment malfunctions are reported to the appropriate department.
Contributes to the universal unit activities including, but not limited to, responding to call lights and telephones, passing meal trays, and transporting patients.
Identifies and communicates learning needs to the unit director or direct leader. Request's assistance in planning and prioritizing activities as needed.
Demonstrate understanding of cultural diversity, horizontal violence, and impairment in the health professions.
Cares for patients and self by supporting safety in the workplace.
Provides instruction to patients and their families under the direction of the RN.
May apply, monitor, and remove patient restraints as per physician or hospital protocol.
Documents in the medical record according to established procedures.
Access to medications is limited to the distribution of the medication to the nurse.
In addition to the required standard competencies, the Patient Care Technician will achieve and maintain competency and/or perform at least 1 or more of the following advanced skills based on department operational need: phlebotomy/venipuncture, peripheral IV removal, indwelling Foley catheter removal, basic arrythmia, 12-lead EKG, and NG tubes clamping and removal.

High school diploma or GED.
Must also have either a) 1 Year of general healthcare experience, OR b) 6 months of experience as UPMC Nursing Assistant/CNA with PCT competency achieved within 120 days of hire/transfer/promotion for those with less than 1 year of experience, ORc) enrollment in PT/OT/PA program or related healthcare training program with completion of at least one clinical rotation, OR d) completion of a bachelor's degree in a health sciences field.
Successful completion of UPMC patient care technician class
Successful completion of eRecord training.
Emergency Medical Technician (EMT)or Paramedic or currently enrolled in an EMT or Paramedic program preferred.

Licensure, Certifications, and Clearances:
CPR required based on AHA standards that include both a didactic and skills demonstration component within 30 days of hire

CPR required based on AHA standards that include both a didactic and skills demonstration component within 30 days of hire ACLS preferred
Basic Life Support (BLS) OR Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR)
Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR)
Comprehensive Crisis Management (CCMC)
Act 31 Child Abuse Reporting with renewal
Act 33 with renewal
Act 34 with renewal
Act 73 FBI Clearance with renewal

UPMC is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Disability/Veteran

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psychiatric technician jobs in pittsburgh, pa

Patient Care Technician - Psychiatric Emergency Services

Milieu Therapist I (Western Psychiatric Hospital)

Mental Health Specialist/Safety - UPMC McKeesport

Mental Health Technician Senior - BHU - Full Time - Forbes Hospital

Crisis Safety Specialist - resolve Crisis Service Walk-In

Community Aide I-Op

Behavioral Health Associate - Inpatient

Mental Health Technician Senior - BHU - Part Time - Forbes Hospital

Mental Health Counselor II (Evening Shifts)

Mental Health Counselor II

Mental Health Counselor II (Part-Time)

Residential Care Advisor Overnight Bethel Park

Psychiatric Technician III - PRN

Mental Health Residential Worker- Carnegie

Supervisor Patient Support Choices RTF

Mental Health Counselor I

Psychiatric Technician I - PRN

Behavioral Health Associate

Phlebotomist | Western Psychiatric Hospital

Behavioral Health Technician

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