Psychiatric technician assistant vs patient care technician

Differences between psychiatric technician assistant and patient care technician duties and responsibilities

Psychiatric technician assistant example responsibilities.

• Participate in rehabilitation and treatment programs, also lead prescribed individual and group therapy sessions as part of specific therapeutic procedures.
• Assist high behavior sensory deprive clients with ADL's and documentation.
• Assist clients in utilizing their potential for self-care and activities of daily living (ADL).
• Collaborate with adjunct paraprofessionals who work with mentally ill, emotionally disturb, or developmentally disable patients.
• Provide clear lines of responsibility and accountability within the BHT department; delegates appropriate authority for completion of assign responsibilities.
• Distribute medication in accordance to QMA guidelines.

Patient care technician example responsibilities.

• Manage care and prepare medical records, transcription and supply orders.
• Manage daily care of high acuity patients with neurological trauma/disorders and post-surgery.
• Qualify to perform patient care responsibilities on catheter patients.
• Transport patients using wheelchairs and stretchers and assist patients to ambulate safely.
• Assist with transferring patients in and out of wheelchairs, recliners, and stretchers.
• Apply protective restraints safely and appropriately, assist in the admission, discharge and transfer of patients as needed.
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