Prospect Medical Holdings, Inc. · 2 days ago
Licensed Psych Tech (LPT) BHU - Loan Forgiveness - Full Time, Nights (Culver City)
Culver City, CA
Full-time
Onsite
Entry Level
$32.15/hr - $43.20/hr
1+ years expProspect Medical Holdings, Inc. is a healthcare organization, and they are seeking a Licensed Psych Tech to provide patient care in a psychiatry unit. The role involves administering medications, monitoring patient well-being, and participating in treatment programs.
Hospital & Health Care
Responsibilities
RN supervision, provides care to patients in a behavioral health crisis and/or medical patients, including assistance with personal hygiene, medical health crisis, medication administration, and maintaining a safe and clean environment. Takes and records measures of patient's general physical condition, vitals, etc. Performs specimen collection. Administers patient treatments or procedures in a safe, effective and age appropriate manner, and in compliance with all policies/regulations. Accurately evaluates and documents the patient/family response to care
Collaborates with members of the health care team to develop treatment plans and objectives for patients. Will appropriately document, intervene, advocate and evaluate patients and appropriately maintain patient records/charts/documents in an accurate and thorough manner. Ensures Infection Control procedures and HIPAA compliance
Observes patients' physical condition and behavior, including one-on-one observation for at-risk patients. Recognizes adverse psychological reactions to care and reports significant changes. Provides proactive interventions and therapeutic communication
Restrains violent, potentially violent, or suicidal patients by verbal, and physical means as required and in accordance with established policy
Conducts effective patient & family teaching in a timely manner and provides appropriate resources. Documents education in accordance with established procedures
Qualification
Required
Current Licensure as a Psychiatric Tech in the State of California
Graduate of an Accredited School of Psychiatric Tech
AHA Basic Life Support
Ability to read, write and communicate effectively in English
Ability to work variable shifts including evenings, nights, weekends, and holidays
Ability to maintain flexibility and composure in a constantly changing environment
De-escalation certification upon hire; Upon recertification, SAMA Certification required
Hospital Fire and Life Safety Card (Los Angeles City Employees only)
Preferred
Recent behavioral health experience in an Acute Psychiatric setting
SAMA Certification upon hire
Bilingual skills to communicate effectively with patients and families
Benefits
$7,000 Sign-on Bonus
Company
Prospect Medical Holdings, Inc.
Established in 1996, Prospect Medical Holdings, Inc., is a national leader in fully integrated healthcare.
10001+ employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageLeadership Team
Sharad Khapra
Chief Financial Officer, CRC
Thomas J Kim, MBA
Chief Financial Officer, Alta Hospitals System
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