Patient Care Technicians - Behavioral Health Tech

Patient Care TechnicianJob Title: Patient Care TechnicianProfession: PCTSpecialty: Psychiatric UnitDuration: 13 weeksShift: EveningHours per Shift: 8Experience: 1 year in psychiatric care requiredLicense: Required Certifications: BLS (AHA) Certified Patient Care Technician (CPCT) via AAH De-escalation TrainingMust-Have: 1 year of experience in psychiatric careDescription: Department: Psychiatric (Adult) Number of beds: 27 Common diagnoses include: - 18+ adults with schizophrenia - bipolar disorder - schizoaffective disorder - substance abuse - intellectually challenged population This unit does not accept detox or rehab patients. Patients are admitted from the emergency room and must be medically stable. Physically restraint usage on this unit includes: - 4 points with leather restraints. - Staff will receive training during orientation on these protocols.Patient Care Technician Responsibilities include: - Conducting safety checks - Performing room checks - Taking vital signs - Weighing patients on Saturdays - Assisting with activities of daily living (ADLs) - Directly observing patient care - Conducting rounding every 15 minutes - Performing phlebotomy (prior experience is required) - Checking blood glucose levels - Providing 1:1 supervision as needed - Assisting nursing staff as requiredThere is no telemetry on this unit, and Registered Nurses will read strips. Shifts: Day shift: 7:00 AM - 3:30 PM Evening shift: 3:00 PM - 11:30 PM Night shift: 11:00 PM - 7:30 AM Weekend requirements are every other weekend, and holiday requirements are 2-3 shifts per year. Travelers are the first to float to any adult and children psychiatric units, including crisis areas. Scrub color is eggplant. Cancellation policy allows for limited shift cancellations without penalty.Client Details City Bronx State NY BenefitsAbout Cynet Health Cynet Health is a Joint Commission-accredited, Minority-Owned healthcare staffing agency headquartered in Sterling, Virginia, proudly serving healthcare facilities across the United States since its founding in 2010. As one of the nation's largest and fastest?growing healthcare staffing firms in the nation, we staff thousands of nursing, allied health, locum tenens, pharmacy, therapy, direct?hire, and non?clinical professionals across hospitals, clinics, long?term care facilities, labs and more. We're one of the most decorated staffing agencies in America-ranked a Top Travel Nursing Company by BluePipes, recognized among the fastest?growing and most diverse staffing firms by Inc. 5000, Staffing Industry, WBJ and USPAACC-and remain deeply committed to excellence, inclusion, and community impact.We offer competitive benefits, including:Medical, dental & vision insurance401(k) with employer matchFree and unlimited continuing education units (CEUs)Disability insurance24/7 dedicated Care Line and clinical liaison supportPersonalized career consultant and "single point of contact" serviceIndustry?leading pay rates, loyalty rewards & referral bonusesFree tax return assistance for travelersJob Board Disclaimer By applying for jobs on this website, you consent to receive daily messages from CYNET about assignments that match your profile. Email or text "HELP" for more info, or "STOP" to unsubscribe. Your mobile info will not be shared with third parties for marketing. Standard messaging and data rates may apply.