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Psychiatry Tech

Employer
Altru Health System
Location
Grand Forks, ND
Salary
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Industry
Healthcare
Role
IT
Job Type
Long-Term

Job Details

Job Summary

The Psychiatry Technician is responsible for collecting information from the patient or family on the patients' needs and performs procedures. The technician facilitates therapeutic interactions with patients, assists with the admissions process, and obtains pertinent information. This position identifies high risk situations and completes the discharge process as needed.

Essential Job Functions
  • Collects information from the patient and/or family on the patient's individual and educational needs. Performs procedures per nursing delegation.
  • Facilitates therapeutic interactions with assigned patients per nursing delegation.
  • Floats to other units to assist with patient care as needed.
  • Obtains pertinent information as delegated by the charge nurse/staff nurse and assists in the admission process. Obtains and documents data collection and information as stated in policies and ensures that the data is reviewed by a Registered Nurse.
  • Transports and/or transfers patients. Assists with the discharge process and completes order entry.
  • Identifies high risk situations and takes appropriate action according to standard operating procedure.
  • Performs other duties as assigned or needed to meet the needs of the department/organization.

License, Certification & Registration

Nurse Aide; North Dakota Board of Health; Within 4 Months of Start Date

Basic Life Support (BLS); American Heart Association; Within 2 Months of Start Date

Education & Experience

A minimum of 6 months of related experience; Preferred

Company

Do what you love. Make a difference. Join our team of over 4,000 health professionals and support staff committed to caring for the region for more than 100 years.

At Altru Health System, we are serious about providing an exceptional patient experience and positively impacting the communities we serve. Our physician-led, community-owned, not-for-profit health system serves over 225,000 residents in northeast North Dakota and northwest Minnesota. We are a proud member of the Mayo Clinic Care Network.

If reasonable accommodation is needed to apply or interview for a position, please contact careers@altru.org or 701.780.5123.

Company info
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Telephone
701-780-5123
Location
Grand Forks
North Dakota
US

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