DESCRIPTION:

Working Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday 7p-7a
Patient Care Tech position in the Crisis Unit (Psychiatric Unit) located in the Emergency Room at Samaritan Hospital, Troy NY.
The Crisis Department provides a safe, caring environment for patients while their conditions stabilize. We conduct thorough evaluations and work with patients to reduce acute psychiatric disturbances. We then formulate the most appropriate treatment plan for each patient. We serve individuals of all ages and our care team consists of multidisciplinary staff with extensive experience providing services to individuals in psychiatric crisis. Staff include psychiatrists, registered nurses, and master-level prepared clinicians (social workers, psychologists, mental health counselors) whose primary goal is to stabilize patients in acute psychiatric crises and to formulate appropriate treatment plans for each patient.
This is an excellent opportunity for someone interested in the field of psychology, social work, or nursing. Apply now!!

WHAT YOU WILL DO:

Perform a variety of direct and indirect patient care under the supervision of a registered nurse.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Assist patients with activities of daily living such as bathing, feeding and ambulation
• Taking vitals and collecting specimens
• Patient care documentation
• Managing supplies