Psychiatric Technician - Behavorial Health Sciences - Per Diem
Company: Guthrie
Location: Sayre
Posted on: January 9, 2026
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Job Description:
Job Description Position Summary: The Psychiatric Technician in
Behavioral Health provides direct patient care and the support
functions under supervision of Registered Professional Nurse or
Licensed Mental Health Worker. This position works as a member of
the multidisciplinary Behavioral Health team. Participation in
group and therapeutic activities is required. The Psychiatric
Technician supports the philosophy of Robert Packer Hospital, The
Nursing Division and The Behavioral Health Unit. This position
represents the hospital in a professional, courteous manner to
patients/families and healthcare team while being sensitive to how
others perceive both verbal and non?verbal communication.
Education, License & Cert: - High School diploma/GED required. -
Certification in CPI and RQI within six months of hire. Experience:
Prefer two years of Psychiatric Technician or Care Partner
experience Essential Functions: 1) Facilitate group and therapeutic
activities as assigned 2) Admit and discharge patients according to
Behavioral Health protocol 3) Assists in the application of
restraints according to policy. 4) Participates in the delivery of
patient care for patients of all age groups under the direction of
the RN including, but not limited to toileting, feeding, washing
hair, range of motion exercises, mobilizing patients, transfers and
ambulation 5) Transports patients, serves and retrieves trays,
distributes water pitchers, orders and distributes nourishment. 6)
Performs and records temperature, pulse, respirations, blood
pressures and weights for patients of all age groups. 7) Inventory
and assure disposition of patient’s belongings when admitted,
discharged or transferred. 8) Obtains urine, stool and sputum
specimens for adolescent, adult, and geriatric populations. 9)
Administers, cleansing, oil retention and fleets enemas for
adolescent, adult, and geriatric patients. 10) Under direction of
RN, provide patient observation as designated constant, q 5
minutes, q 10minutes, q15 minutes, q30 minutes. Assumes assignment
for ICA rotation as appropriate. Other Duties: 1. The staff member
must be able to assist with the orientation process of new division
personnel. The staff member is expected to attend and participates
in unit council meetings. The staff member will demonstrate
knowledge of and act according to established safety protocols.
Consistently utilizes universal precaution techniques for all
patient interactions. 2. Other duties as assigned. update
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