City/State: Bronx, New York Grant Funded: No Department: NUR - 7 South PSY Bargaining Unit: 1199 Work Shift: Night Work Days: ALTERNATE WEEKENDS Scheduled Hours: 12 AM-8 AM Scheduled Daily Hours: 7.5 HOURS Hourly Rate: $28.11 For positions that have only a rate listed, the displayed rate is the hiring rate but could be subject to change based on shift differential, experience, education or other relevant factors. To learn more about the Montefiore Difference who we are at Montefiore and all that we have to offer our associates, please click here. This vacancy will be posted on internal Career Website for 5 business days. Associates are eligible to apply for a lateral transfer after completion of one (1) year of service in their present position, with the following exception: an Associate who has received a written warning is not eligible for a transfer/promotion prior to six (6) months from date of issuance; an Associate who has been suspended is not eligible for transfer/promotion prior to one (1) year from date of suspension. Part-time Associates who have completed their probationary period can move to full-time vacancies within their department provided such movement will not unreasonably reduce the operational efficiency of that department. Probationary period is three (3) months for full-time employees, and four (4) months for part-time employees who works more than 3/5 of the normal workweek. Probationary period will not apply to shift changes. We are pleased to offer an exciting career opportunity to join our esteemed team at Montefiore Wakefield Campus, a Magnet designated hospital recognized for its excellence in patient care. Our Psychiatric department is currently seeking a highly skilled Psychiatric Technician II to support our high-quality patient care team. The Psychiatric Technician II as a member of the interdisciplinary team, plays a critical role in providing exceptional care and services to our psychiatric patients. Under the direction of the registered Nurse (RN) and/or Physician, the Psychiatric Technician II participates in crisis and de-escalation interventions, therapeutic observations, patient supervision, and other behavioral health-related duties. In this capacity, the Psychiatric Technician II, duties include the implementation of seclusion/restraints for patients deemed in need of these interventions. Additionally, they ensure the maintenance of a safe, clean, and functional environment for patients, assist with dietary aspects of care, answer phones, transport patients, and provide support to visitors. Qualifications A High School Diploma or G.E.D Required Two years of full-time experience in nursing or psychiatric/behavioral health care in a high volume, intensive care environment Required Certified to perform vital signs, phlebotomy, EKGs and blood glucose monitoring Required Successful completion of an appropriate training program in the application and use of restraints and seclusion Required BLS certification Required Montefiore Medical Center is an equal employment opportunity employer. Montefiore Medical Center will recruit, hire, train, transfer, promote, layoff and discharge associates in all job classifications without regard to their race, color, religion, creed, national origin, alienage or citizenship status, age, gender, actual or presumed disability, history of disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, genetic predisposition or carrier status, pregnancy, military status, marital status, or partnership status, or any other characteristic protected by law. Calling All Nurses! Nurse Recruitment Hotline: 718-920-6697; Monday-Friday: 9am-4pm Since its inception in 1884, Montefiores mission has been to heal, to teach, to discover and advance the health of the communities we serve. Montefiore's state-of-the-art facilities include the internationally-recognized Childrens Hospital at Montefiore and our Notable Centers of Excellence - Montefiore Einstein Center for Cancer Care, Montefiore Einstein Center for Heart and Vascular Care, Montefiore Einstein Center for Transplantation. Combined with a growing number of locations for primary and specialty care throughout the Bronx and Westchester County, Montefiore is the ideal organization to apply and hone your expertise. An assortment of insurance products and discount programs through Voluntary Benefits. Check out our comprehensive benefits available to you when you join our outstanding team! To heal, to teach, to discover and to advance the health of the communities we serve. To be a premier academic medical center that transforms health and enriches lives. Automated Employment Decision Tools Notice (AEDT)
