• Licensed Psych Tech

    Dignity Health (Santa Maria, CA)


    Responsibilities

    The Licensed Psychiatric Technician provides skilled, technical patient care and services to patients according to a plan of care. Works as a team member to meet team goals and objectives. Works

     

    effectively under multiple demands and adjusts priorities as circumstances require to meet nursing/ staffing needs of the department. Maintains a high degree of accuracy and precision on a consistent basis in the performance of procedures. Treats co-workers, physicians, patients/families, visitors, and the public with dignity and respect. Establishes and maintains effective working relationships with all hospital staff. Maintains patient confidentiality. May have access to or be required to distribute drugs, needles or syringes from storage locations, (such as large stock supplies, automated dispensing units and other carts) to/within patient care areas or treatment carts as defined by hospital policy/procedure

    Qualifications

    + 1 year direct patient care experience required, along with behavioral health experience

    + 2 years behavioral health experience **preferred** .

    + Current CA Licensed Psychiatric Tech (LIC PSYTEC)

    + Basic Life Support (BLS)

    + Ability to: Work as a team member; work effectively under multiple demands and adjust priorities as circumstances require to meet staffing needs.

    + Maintain a high degree of accuracy and precision on consistent basis in the performance of procedures.

    + Treat co-workers, patients, physicians and family with dignity and respect.

    + Establish and maintain effective working relationships with all hospital staff.

    + Maintain patient confidentiality.

    + Spanish language proficiency **preferred**

    + Will maintain current competencies and certifications required.

     

    Overview

     

    Marian Regional Medical Center, a 191-bed facility located in Santa Maria, California, is recognized as one of the Top 250 Hospitals in the Nation by Healthgrades and was awarded Best Maternity Care by Newsweek. It ranks among 10% in the nation for safety core measures in cardiac services and has the only comprehensive cancer treatment and resource program from Los Angeles to San Francisco. Marian’s beautiful mission-style facility houses the latest technology to support excellent physicians and caregivers who deliver compassionate care each and every day. Marian Regional Medical Center is a part of Dignity Health’s Southwest Division and is a member of CommonSpirit Health, the largest not-for-profit health care system in the nation, boasting an integrated network of top quality hospitals, with physicians from the most prestigious medical schools, and comprehensive outpatient services - all recognized for quality, safety, and service. Marian's offers Santa Maria Valley residents access to the most advanced technologies, an expanded and enhanced Emergency Department, Critical Care Unit, neonatal intensive care unit, and an array of women's services.

     

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    Pay Range

    $30.55 - $44.30 /hour

     

    We are an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer.