Licensed Psychiatric Technician
Primary Location Los Angeles, California
Worker Location Onsite
Job Number 1334546 Date posted 02/05/2025
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Description:
Under the direct supervision, responsible for rendering safe, ethical and professional care to ensure optimal patient care within policies, procedures and standards.
Basic Qualifications:
Job Summary:
Under the direct supervision, responsible for rendering safe, ethical and professional care to ensure optimal patient care within policies, procedures and standards.
Essential Responsibilities:
- Patient Health Care: Explain examination, test and medical procedures and purpose of the same. Instruct patients on general health and basic self care procedures. Review, explain and clarify physician orders with patient or parent. Instruct patients in use of home equipment. Administer patient first aid. Apply and remove dressings. Assist patients with personal hygiene, bathing and sit baths. Follow standard infection control procedures. Give enemas. Initiate emergency procedures (including CPR) and provide emergency patient treatment. Monitor patient vital signs. Participate in development of nursing care plan. Provide therapeutic patient care as prescribed by a physician. Observe and monitor patient condition for reactions during and after procedures. Take and record patient vital signs, height, weight, etc. Obtain patient specimens. Prepare samples and specimens for lab analysis. Perform urine test using Accucheck. Assist physician and medical staff with procedures, diagnostic examinations and treatments. Restrain or support patient during procedures. Assist patients with ambulating and exercises. Conduct group exercise classes. Feed patients requiring assistance. Check food trays for accuracy and delivery them to patients. Administer instrumuscular or subcutaneous medications. Administer oral medications. Records and Patient Information Greet and interview patients. Interview patients to collect data. Review patient records for medical and psychiatric information. Chart patient data such as vital signs and nutrition intake. Complete referral forms. Obtain patient signature on consent forms. Record all procedures and activities during emergencies. Assist patients with personal correspondence needs. Accompany patient on outside activities. Transport patient to and from designated areas. Equipment and Instruments & Materials and Supplies: Maintain a clean work area. Maintain and supply patient with hygiene and leisure items. Replenish bed linen and sanitary supplies. Administrative and other: Participate in developing and conducting in-service programs and patient care classes. Demonstrate safety procedures. Participate in team conferences. Train and orient new or less experienced personnel. Maintain a current licensure/certificates. Maintain proficiency in clinical skills. Answer nurses station telephones and other phone call and take messages. Locate personnel by paging system or beeper. Provide patient information to family members. Screen patient calls and take messages for provider. Triage patient calls. Assume other activities and responsibilities from time to time as directed.
Pay Grade: 26
Basic Qualifications:
Experience
- Recent experience in inpatient psychiatric area preferred.
- Must be able to manage potentially assaultive mental patients.
Education
- Current California LPT licensed required.
License, Certification, Registration
- Psychiatric Technician License (California)
- Basic Life Support
Notes:
- This is an on-call position; days and hours may vary.
Primary Location: California,Los Angeles,Mental Health - A
Scheduled Weekly Hours: 1
Shift: Night
Workdays: Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat
Working Hours Start: 11:30 PM
Working Hours End: 08:00 AM
Job Schedule: Call-in/On-Call
Job Type: Standard
Worker Location: Onsite
Employee Status: Regular
Employee Group/Union Affiliation: B01|SEIU|Local 399
Job Level: Individual Contributor
Department: LA Mental Health Center - Psych -Open Unit 1 - 0801
Pay Range: $36.3 - $40.21 / hour
The ranges posted above reflect the location in the job posting. The salary range may vary if you reside in a different location or state than the location posted.
Travel: No
On-site: Work location is on-site (KP designated office, medical office building or hospital).
Worker location must align with Kaiser Permanente's Authorized States policy.
At Kaiser Permanente, equity, inclusion and diversity are inextricably linked to our mission, and we aim to make it a part of everything we do. We know that having a diverse and inclusive workforce makes Kaiser Permanente a better place to receive health care, a more supportive partner in our communities we serve, and a more fulfilling place to work. Working at Kaiser Permanente means that you agree to and abide by our commitment to equity and our expectation that we all work together to create an inclusive work environment focused on a sense of belonging and wellbeing.
Kaiser Permanente is an equal opportunity employer committed to a diverse and inclusive workforce. Applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy), age, sexual orientation, national origin, marital status, parental status, ancestry, disability, gender identity, veteran status, genetic information, other distinguishing characteristics of diversity and inclusion, or any other protected status.
For jobs where work will be performed in unincorporated LA County, the employer provides the following statement in accordance with the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance. Criminal history may have a direct, adverse, and negative relationship on the following job duties, potentially resulting in the withdrawal of the conditional offer of employment:
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Models and reinforces ethical behavior in self and others in accordance with the Principles of Responsibility, adheres to organizational policies and guidelines; supports compliance initiatives; maintains confidences; admits mistakes; conducts business with honesty, shows consistency in words and actions; follows through on commitments.
Job duties with at least occasional or possible access to: (1) patients, the general public, or other employees; (2) confidential protected health information and other confidential KP information (including employee, proprietary, financial or trade secret information); (3) KP property and assets, for example, electronic assets, medical instruments, or devices; (4) controlled substances regulated by federal law or potentially subject to diversion.
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Kaiser Permanente is an equal opportunity employer committed to a diverse and inclusive workforce. Applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy), age, sexual orientation, national origin, marital status, parental status, ancestry, disability, gender identity, veteran status, genetic information, other distinguishing characteristics of diversity and inclusion, or any other protected status.
For jobs where work will be performed in unincorporated LA County, the employer provides the following statement in accordance with the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance. Criminal history may have a direct, adverse, and negative relationship on the following job duties, potentially resulting in the withdrawal of the conditional offer of employment:
