Technician Psychiatric II (Bronx, NY, Us)

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. In this capacity, the Psychiatric Technician II, duties include the implementation of seclusion/restraints for patients deemed in need of theses interventions. 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. Qualifications * A High School diploma or G.E.D Required * Two years of full-time experience in nursing or psychiatric/behavioral health care in a high volume, intensive care environment Required * Certified to perform vital signs, phlebotomy, EKGs and blood glucose monitoring Required * Successful completion of an appropriate training program in the application and use of restraints and seclusion Required * BLS certification Required Department: Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences Bargaining Unit: 1199 Campus: WAKEFIELD Employment Status: Regular Part-Time Address: 600 East 233rd Street, Bronx Shift: Night Scheduled Hours: 12 AM-8 AM Req ID: 216338 Salary Range/Pay Rate: $26.49 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. To learn more about the "Montefiore Difference" - who we are at Montefiore and all that we have to offer our associates, please click here. Diversity, equity and inclusion are core values of Montefiore. We are committed to recruiting and creating an environment in which associates feel empowered to thrive and be their authentic selves through our inclusive culture. We welcome your interest and invite you to join us. Montefiore is an equal employment opportunity employer. Montefiore will recruit, hire, train, transfer, promote, layoff and discharge associates in all job classifications without regard to their race, color, religion, creed, national origin, alienage or citizenship status, age, gender, actual or presumed disability, history of disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, genetic predisposition or carrier status, pregnancy, military status, marital status, or partnership status, or any other characteristic protected by law. N/A