Limen Ongli Eni

The Psychiatric Technician I (Psych Tech I) supports care activities for patients with mental or behavioral health problems under the supervision of a registered nurse. The Psych Tech I works closely with the charge nurse and staff nurses to assure patient care and safety needs are met. The Psych Tech I is competent in medical and behavioral health terminology and possesses technical, communication, organizational, and computer skills. The Psych Tech I demonstrates personal and professional effectiveness.

The Patient Safety Sitter supports the provision of quality patient care under the direction of a Registered Nurse (RN) by providing direct observation and helping to ensure patient safety of an assigned patient or group of patients that have been identified as having increased risk for injury to self or others, elopement, falls, or dislodgement of essential lines or tubes. The Sitter provides the appropriate documentation on the activities of assigned patient(s). The Sitter has excellent interpersonal skills, good written and verbal communication skills, and a positive customer service attitude.