Work whereevery moment mattersEvery day more than Hartford HealthCare colleagues come to work with one thing in common Pride in what we do knowing every moment matters here We invite you to become part of Connecticutrsquos most comprehensive healthcare networkCharlotte Hungerford Hospital is a bed general acute care community hospital located in Torrington Connecticut that serves as a regional health care resource for the residents of Litchfield County and Northwest Connecticut CHH offers personalized attention from an expert team of caregivers and physicians that utilize advanced technology and clinical partnerships in a convenient safe and comfortable patient environmentJob SummaryUnder the supervision of a Nurse Leader and the direction of the Registered Nurse the Multi Skilled Psychiatric Technician is responsible for performing specific duties that support the care and well being of psychiatric patients which includes direct and indirect patient care activities that are essential to providing a safe and efficient care environment This position performs selected interventions and activities that contribute to providing comprehensive care to patients in accordance with all existing regulatory and hospital standards policies and procedures In addition along with the care team this position is responsible for ensuring a positive patient experience This role performs in a high activity work environment with multiple priorities and necessitates flexibility in schedulingJob ResponsibilitiesIndividual Patient Care responsibilitiesAssists the RN and the nursingtreatment care team by performing nursing care measures that contribute to the daily management of patient care Upholds infection prevention standardsSpend time in the milieu observing and monitoring patientsrsquo mental emotional and behavioral status to maintain a safe and therapeutic environment by preventing and de escalating crisesPerforms and assists with direct patient care bathing grooming oral denture care perineal care toileting elimination feeding positioning repositioning and ambulationPerforms interventions including specimen collection Point of Care TestingObtains and records vital signs using the electronic medical recordEKGPhlebotomyAdhere to hospital policies HIPAA regulations and professional ethical standardsAdhere to hospital policies HIPAA regulations and professional ethical standardsResponds to Behavioral Interventions using non violent crisis intervention skills trainingWork collaboratively with nurses social workers therapists and providers in implementing individualized treatment plansPatient Group and other interactions responsibilitiesManagement of milieu safety including groups meals minute observations managing visitors securing belongingsEnvironment of Care EOC roundsPrepares and assists with facilitating Patient socializationeducation groups to patientsPerforms clerical functions related to pre admissions admissions discharges and transfersPrecepting and MentoringOrient and mentor new psychiatric technicians and support staff to the unitServe as a positive role model demonstrating best practices and professionalismProvide feedback and support during the onboarding process to facilitate team integration and competencyPerform other related duties as requiredWork whereevery moment mattersEvery day more than Hartford HealthCare colleagues come to work with one thing in common Pride in what we do knowing every moment matters here We invite you to become part of Connecticutrsquos most comprehensive healthcare networkCharlotte Hungerford Hospital is a bed general acute care community hospital located in Torrington Connecticut that serves as a regional health care resource for the residents of Litchfield County and Northwest Connecticut CHH offers personalized attention from an expert team of caregivers and physicians that utilize advanced technology and clinical partnerships in a convenient safe and comfortable patient environmentJob SummaryUnder the supervision of a Nurse Leader and the direction of the Registered Nurse the Multi Skilled Psychiatric Technician is responsible for performing specific duties that support the care and well being of psychiatric patients which includes direct and indirect patient care activities that are essential to providing a safe and efficient care environment This position performs selected interventions and activities that contribute to providing comprehensive care to patients in accordance with all existing regulatory and hospital standards policies and procedures In addition along with the care team this position is responsible for ensuring a positive patient experience This role performs in a high activity work environment with multiple priorities and necessitates flexibility in schedulingJob ResponsibilitiesIndividual Patient Care responsibilitiesAssists the RN and the nursingtreatment care team by performing nursing care measures that contribute to the daily management of patient care Upholds infection prevention standardsSpend time in the milieu observing and monitoring patientsrsquo mental emotional and behavioral status to maintain a safe and therapeutic environment by preventing and de escalating crisesPerforms and assists with direct patient care bathing grooming oral denture care perineal care toileting elimination feeding positioning repositioning and ambulationPerforms interventions including specimen collection Point of Care TestingObtains and records vital signs using the electronic medical recordEKGPhlebotomyAdhere to hospital policies HIPAA regulations and professional ethical standardsAdhere to hospital policies HIPAA regulations and professional ethical standardsResponds to Behavioral Interventions using non violent crisis intervention skills trainingWork collaboratively with nurses social workers therapists and providers in implementing individualized treatment plansPatient Group and other interactions responsibilitiesManagement of milieu safety including groups meals minute observations managing visitors securing belongingsEnvironment of Care EOC roundsPrepares and assists with facilitating Patient socializationeducation groups to patientsPerforms clerical functions related to pre admissions admissions discharges and transfersPrecepting and MentoringOrient and mentor new psychiatric technicians and support staff to the unitServe as a positive role model demonstrating best practices and professionalismProvide feedback and support during the onboarding process to facilitate team integration and competencyPerform other related duties as requiredAssociate degree in Psychology or years of experience in an acute behavioral health care settingBachelors degree preferredCompletes Crisis Prevention Intervention Training within months of hire years of experience in an acute behavioral health settingEPIC experience preferredAs a Hartford HealthCare entity Charlotte Hungerford provides eligible employees with an extensive benefits package and all the benefits of working in a small townsemi rural settingMedical and dental benefitsk plan with employer matchGenerous paid time off with accrual starting on the date of hire including seven paid holidaysAdditional voluntary benefits as well as employee discount programsStress free commute Free parking no shuttlesStaff kitchenWith locations around the state Hartford HealthCare offers exciting opportunities for career development and growth Here you are part of an organization on the cutting edge ndash helping to bring new technologies breakthrough treatments and community education to countless men women and children We know that a thriving organization starts with thriving employees we provide a competitive benefits program designed to ensure worklife balance Every moment matters And this isyour momentAssociate degree in Psychology or years of experience in an acute behavioral health care settingBachelors degree preferredCompletes Crisis Prevention Intervention Training within months of hire years of experience in an acute behavioral health settingEPIC experience preferredAs a Hartford HealthCare entity Charlotte Hungerford provides eligible employees with an extensive benefits package and all the benefits of working in a small townsemi rural settingMedical and dental benefitsk plan with employer matchGenerous paid time off with accrual starting on the date of hire including seven paid holidaysAdditional voluntary benefits as well as employee discount programsStress free commute Free parking no shuttlesStaff kitchenWith locations around the state Hartford HealthCare offers exciting opportunities for career development and growth Here you are part of an organization on the cutting edge ndash helping to bring new technologies breakthrough treatments and community education to countless men women and children We know that a thriving organization starts with thriving employees we provide a competitive benefits program designed to ensure worklife balance Every moment matters And this isyour moment