Stamford Health is seeking a PER DIEM PSYCH TECH to work in our 20-bed Psychiatric unit. The Psych Tech will provide a safe and supportive environment, and implement the patient's care plan to achieve their therapeutic goals. Responsibilities include Activities of Daily Living (ADL) assistance, de-escalation, patient rounds, drawing blood, performing EKG, taking vital signs, and retrieving patient belongings. This position is cross trained to rehabilitation.

SCHEDULE: Per Diem; the schedule is nights 7p-7:30a; minimum of one shift per week

Some portions of daily assignments involve prolonged standing, transporting material, equipment, patients, or lifting, moving, or carrying heavy (over 30 pounds) for intermittent periods throughout the day.

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Required Skills

1. Associates degree related field required
2. At least one year of prior work experience in a related job required
3. Bachelor's degree preferred

Required Experience

1. Associates degree related field required
2. At least one year of prior work experience in a related job required
3. Bachelor's degree preferred