TECHNICIAN PSYCHIATRIC II-WAKEFIELD

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600 EAST 233RD STREET

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Day / 8 AM-4 PM

$28.11

Overview: <p><strong>City/State:&nbsp;</strong>Bronx, New York</p> <p><strong>Grant Funded:</strong>No</p> <p><strong>Department:&nbsp;</strong>NUR - 7 South PSY</p> <p><strong>Bargaining Unit:&nbsp;</strong>1199</p> <p><strong>Work Shift:&nbsp;</strong>Day</p> <p><strong>Work Days:&nbsp;</strong>ALTERNATE WEEKENDS</p> <p><strong>Scheduled Hours:&nbsp;</strong>8 AM-4 PM</p> <p><strong>Scheduled Daily Hours:&nbsp;</strong>7.5 HOURS</p> <p><strong>Hourly Rate:&nbsp;</strong>$28.11</p> <p>For positions that have only a rate listed, the displayed rate is the hiring rate but could be subject to change based on shift differential, experience, education or other relevant factors.</p> <p>To learn more about the &ldquo;Montefiore Difference&rdquo; &ndash; who we are at Montefiore and all that we have to offer our associates, please click <a href="http://www.mymontebenefits.com/montefiore-difference" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">here</a>. &nbsp;</p> <p>This vacancy will be posted on internal Career Website for 5 business days. Associates are eligible to apply for a lateral transfer after completion of one (1) year of service in their present position, with the following exception: an Associate who has received a written warning is not eligible for a transfer/promotion prior to six (6) months from date of issuance; an Associate who has been suspended is not eligible for transfer/promotion prior to one (1) year from date of suspension. Part-time Associates who have completed their probationary period can move to full-time vacancies within their department provided such movement will not unreasonably reduce the operational efficiency of that department. Probationary period is three (3) months for full-time employees, and four (4) months for part-time employees who works more than 3/5 of the normal workweek. Probationary period will not apply to shift changes. <br /><br />The Psychiatric Technician II as member of the interdisciplinary team, plays a critical role in providing exceptional care and services to our psychiatric patients. Under the direction of the registered Nurse (RN) and/or Physician, the Psychiatric Technician II participates in crisis and de-escalation interventions, therapeutic observations, patient supervision, and other behavioral health-related duties.</p>
Responsibilities: <ul> <li>In this capacity, the Psychiatric Technician II, duties include the implementation of seclusion/restraints for patients deemed in need of theses interventions.</li> <li>Additionally, they ensure the maintenance of a safe, clean, and functional environment for patients, assist with dietary aspects of care, answer phones, transport patients, and provide support to visitors.</li> </ul>
Requirements: <ul> <li>A High School diploma or G.E.D Required</li> <li>Two years of full-time experience in nursing or psychiatric/behavioral health care in a high volume, intensive care environment Required</li> <li>Certified to perform vital signs, phlebotomy, EKGs and blood glucose monitoring Required</li> <li>Successful completion of an appropriate training program in the application and use of restraints and seclusion Required</li> <li>BLS certification Required</li> </ul>