Job Description
Qualifications
High school diploma or equivalent
Exerts up to 50 pounds of force occasionally and/or up to 20 pounds frequently and/or a negligible amount constantly to move objects
Employees must permanently reside and work in the State of Texas
Responsibilities
The incumbent is responsible for assisting with patient care activities/tasks for psychiatric patients under the supervision of more senior-level nursing staff
The incumbent will assist with maintaining a therapeutic and safe environment under the direction of the licensed staff
Provides inpatient non-skilled nursing for psychiatric patients with the collaboration of his/her preceptor/designee
Assists with operating equipment such as IVAC, Sphygmomanometer and Scale
Assist patients with activities of daily living
Interact with patients in a therapeutic manner
Participates in implementing and formulating patients’ treatment plan with the collaboration of his/her preceptor/designee
Assists with the maintenance of a therapeutic milieu
Assists with patients’ groups and participation in therapeutic activities (i.e
community meeting, transition, etc.)
Participates in the implementation of crisis management skills as directed by licensed staff
Must be able to assist with the restraint of an adult, adolescent or pediatric patient within the guidelines currently in use at HCPC
In certain circumstances, must be able to help maintain initial physical control of an adult, adolescent or pediatric patient individually until assistance from other team members arrive
Monitor patients, document observations and report observations to licensed staff with his/her preceptor’s guidance
Assist staff during environmental rounds on unit for safety
Performs other duties as assigned
Job description
Position Summary:
The incumbent is responsible for assisting with patient care activities/tasks for psychiatric patients under the supervision of more senior-level nursing staff. The incumbent will assist with maintaining a therapeutic and safe environment under the direction of the licensed staff.
Position Key Accountabilities:
1. Provides inpatient non-skilled nursing for psychiatric patients with the collaboration of his/her preceptor/designee
2. Assists with operating equipment such as IVAC, Sphygmomanometer and Scale.
3. Assist patients with activities of daily living.
4. Interact with patients in a therapeutic manner.
5. Participates in implementing and formulating patients’ treatment plan with the collaboration of his/her preceptor/designee
6. Assists with the maintenance of a therapeutic milieu.
7. Assists with patients’ groups and participation in therapeutic activities (i.e. community meeting, transition, etc.)
8. Participates in the implementation of crisis management skills as directed by licensed staff.
+. Must be able to assist with the restraint of an adult, adolescent or pediatric patient within the guidelines currently in use at HCPC.
10. In certain circumstances, must be able to help maintain initial physical control of an adult, adolescent or pediatric patient individually until assistance from other team members arrive.
11. Monitor patients, document observations and report observations to licensed staff with his/her preceptor’s guidance
12. Assist staff during environmental rounds on unit for safety.
13. Performs other duties as assigned.
Certification/Skills:
Minimum Education:
High school diploma or equivalent
Minimum Experience:
None
Physical Requirements:
Exerts up to 50 pounds of force occasionally and/or up to 20 pounds frequently and/or a negligible amount constantly to move objects.
Security Sensitive:
This job class may contain positions that are security sensitive and thereby subject to the provisions of Texas Education Code § 51.215
Residency Requirement:
Employees must permanently reside and work in the State of Texas.
High school diploma or equivalent
Exerts up to 50 pounds of force occasionally and/or up to 20 pounds frequently and/or a negligible amount constantly to move objects
Employees must permanently reside and work in the State of Texas
Responsibilities
The incumbent is responsible for assisting with patient care activities/tasks for psychiatric patients under the supervision of more senior-level nursing staff
The incumbent will assist with maintaining a therapeutic and safe environment under the direction of the licensed staff
Provides inpatient non-skilled nursing for psychiatric patients with the collaboration of his/her preceptor/designee
Assists with operating equipment such as IVAC, Sphygmomanometer and Scale
Assist patients with activities of daily living
Interact with patients in a therapeutic manner
Participates in implementing and formulating patients’ treatment plan with the collaboration of his/her preceptor/designee
Assists with the maintenance of a therapeutic milieu
Assists with patients’ groups and participation in therapeutic activities (i.e
community meeting, transition, etc.)
Participates in the implementation of crisis management skills as directed by licensed staff
Must be able to assist with the restraint of an adult, adolescent or pediatric patient within the guidelines currently in use at HCPC
In certain circumstances, must be able to help maintain initial physical control of an adult, adolescent or pediatric patient individually until assistance from other team members arrive
Monitor patients, document observations and report observations to licensed staff with his/her preceptor’s guidance
Assist staff during environmental rounds on unit for safety
Performs other duties as assigned
Job description
Position Summary:
The incumbent is responsible for assisting with patient care activities/tasks for psychiatric patients under the supervision of more senior-level nursing staff. The incumbent will assist with maintaining a therapeutic and safe environment under the direction of the licensed staff.
Position Key Accountabilities:
1. Provides inpatient non-skilled nursing for psychiatric patients with the collaboration of his/her preceptor/designee
2. Assists with operating equipment such as IVAC, Sphygmomanometer and Scale.
3. Assist patients with activities of daily living.
4. Interact with patients in a therapeutic manner.
5. Participates in implementing and formulating patients’ treatment plan with the collaboration of his/her preceptor/designee
6. Assists with the maintenance of a therapeutic milieu.
7. Assists with patients’ groups and participation in therapeutic activities (i.e. community meeting, transition, etc.)
8. Participates in the implementation of crisis management skills as directed by licensed staff.
+. Must be able to assist with the restraint of an adult, adolescent or pediatric patient within the guidelines currently in use at HCPC.
10. In certain circumstances, must be able to help maintain initial physical control of an adult, adolescent or pediatric patient individually until assistance from other team members arrive.
11. Monitor patients, document observations and report observations to licensed staff with his/her preceptor’s guidance
12. Assist staff during environmental rounds on unit for safety.
13. Performs other duties as assigned.
Certification/Skills:
Minimum Education:
High school diploma or equivalent
Minimum Experience:
None
Physical Requirements:
Exerts up to 50 pounds of force occasionally and/or up to 20 pounds frequently and/or a negligible amount constantly to move objects.
Security Sensitive:
This job class may contain positions that are security sensitive and thereby subject to the provisions of Texas Education Code § 51.215
Residency Requirement:
Employees must permanently reside and work in the State of Texas.
💡 Quick Summary
Seeking a career-building opportunity? The Psychiatric Technician Trainee position is now open for candidates interested in the Technician Jobs sector. This role in Houston offers a professional environment and growth potential.
Requirement Snapshot: Candidates should possess basic communication skills, a proactive attitude, and the ability to work in a team. Experience in Technician Jobs is a plus.
