Travel Behavioral Health Tech - $951 per week in Bronx, NY

Job Title: Patient Care Technician Profession: PCT Specialty: Psychiatric Unit Duration: 13 weeks Shift: 8H Nights Hours per Shift: 7.5 hours Experience: 1 year in Psych experience License: Required Certifications: - BLS - Certified Patient Care Technician/Assistant - De-escalation training Must-Have: - Experience with patient care techniques - Strong observational skills Description: Department: Psychiatric (Adult) This unit specializes in caring for adult patients with psychiatric diagnoses. The unit employs a charge nurse and assistant nursing care coordinators to manage staffing and patient needs.

Job Title: Patient Care Technician Profession: PCT Specialty: Psychiatric Unit Duration: 13 weeks Shift: 8H Nights Hours per Shift: 7.5 hours Experience: 1 year in Psych experience License: Required Certifications: - BLS - Certified Patient Care Technician/Assistant - De-escalation training Must-Have: - Experience with patient care techniques - Strong observational skills Description: Department: Psychiatric (Adult) This unit specializes in caring for adult patients with psychiatric diagnoses. Common diagnoses include schizophrenia, bipolar disorder, schizoaffective disorder, and substance abuse issues. The unit does not accommodate detox or rehabilitation patients, focusing instead on medically stable individuals. Patient Care Technicians are responsible for safety checks, room checks, and vital signs monitoring. PCTs will also assist with activities of daily living (ADLs) and provide direct patient observation. Essential duties include rounding every 15 minutes, performing blood glucose checks, and completing phlebotomy procedures. PCTs will work collaboratively with nursing staff to ensure quality patient care. The unit employs a charge nurse and assistant nursing care coordinators to manage staffing and patient needs. Training will be provided for all necessary skills, including proper use of physical restraints if applicable. Staff will also have opportunities to float to different units based on the needs of the facility. Weekend work and holiday shifts are required, with travelers expected to demonstrate flexibility in scheduling. All staff are expected to maintain professionalism and follow all safety protocols throughout their shifts.