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Hello,Thank you for your interest in career opportunities with the University of Mississippi Medical Center. Please review the following instructions prior to submitting your job application:Provide all of your employment history, education, and licenses/certifications/registrations. You will be unable to modify your application after you have submitted it. You must meet all of the job requirements at the time of submitting the application. You can only apply one time to a job requisition. Once you start the application process you cannot save your work. Please ensure you have all required attachment(s) available to complete your application before you begin the process.Applications must be submitted prior to the close of the recruitment. Once recruitment has closed, applications will no longer be accepted.After you apply, we will review your qualifications and contact you if your application is among the most highly qualified. Due to the large volume of applications, we are unable to individually respond to all applicants. You may check the status of your application via your Candidate Profile.Thank you,Human ResourcesImportant Applications Instructions:Please complete this application in entirety by providing all of your work experience, education and certifications/license. You will be unable to edit/add/change your application once it is submitted.Job Requisition ID:R00041455Job Category:Allied HealthOrganization:7 East and 7 WestLocation/s:Main Campus JacksonJob Title:Psychiatric Tech - UH-7 EastJob Summary:To provide patient care to impaired or emotionally disturbed individuals under the direction of a nurse manager or charge nurse and in accordance with institutional policies and procedures. To perform job duties in accordance with the medical center's purpose.Education & ExperienceHigh School Diploma/GEDCertifications, Licenses or Registration Required: N/AKnowledge, Skills & AbilitiesKnowledge of Human Behavior. Verbal and written communication skills. Ability to recognize patients who are at risk for harming themselves or others. Ability to provide patient care and services. Ability to react calmly in emergency situations.ResponsibilitiesMonitors patients' physical and emotional well-being and reports unusual behavior or physical ailment to nursing staff.Administers or observes treatment and personal care such as feeding, bathing, and other hygienic measures.Prepares patient, equipment, and supplies for specific procedures and provides manual assistance as required.Escorts or transports patients to various hospital locations as directed. Restrains violent, potentially violent or suicidal patients by verbal or physical means as required.Collects specimens; takes and records measures of patient physical condition, using devices such as thermometers and blood pressure gauges.Demonstrates core standards of exceptional customer service.Performs other duties as assigned.Physical and Environmental DemandsRequires frequent exposure to biohazardous conditions such as risk of radiation exposure, blood borne pathogens, fumes or airborne particles, and/or toxic or caustic chemicals which mandate attention to safety considerations, frequent bending, frequent lifting and carrying more than 100 pounds, occasional crouching/stooping, frequent kneeling, occasional pushing/pulling, frequent reaching, occasional sitting, frequent standing, occasional twisting, and frequent walking. (occasional-up to 20%, frequent-from 21% to 50%, constant-51% or more)Time Type:Full timeFLSA Designation/Job Exempt:NoPay Class:HourlyFTE %:100Work Shift:RotatingBenefits Eligibility:Grant Funded:NoJob Posting Date:03/20/2025Job Closing Date (open until filled if no date specified): University of Mississippi Medical Center

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