Technician

Job Title: Technician

Location: Newark Beth Israel Medical Ctr

Department Name: Emergency Screening

Req #: 0000257309

Status: Hourly

Shift: Day

Pay Range: $26.39 - $26.39 per hour

Pay Transparency:

The above reflects the anticipated hourly wage range for this position if hired to work in New Jersey.

The compensation offered to the candidate selected for the position will depend on several factors, including the candidate's educational background, skills and professional experience.

Psychiatric Emergency Department Technician (PEDT) - RWJBarnabas Health

At RWJBarnabas Health, Psychiatric Emergency Department Technicians become part of a purpose-driven environment where teamwork, compassion, and exceptional patient care create meaningful experiences every day. This PEDT role offers opportunities for growth, supportive collaboration, and a culture committed to quality, safety, and continuous improvement. As a Psychiatric Emergency Department Technician, you will play an essential role in supporting providers, enhancing patient care, and creating a welcoming experience for individuals and families across our organization. Joining RWJBarnabas Health means joining a community where every team member is encouraged to grow, contribute, and make a lasting impact.

A typical day for a Psychiatric Emergency Department Technician may include:

• Collecting, assessing, and retrieving clinical data reflective of each patient's immediate physical and behavioral health status
  
• Interpreting and evaluating age-specific patient information to accurately identify unique needs and support optimal patient outcomes
  
• Providing direct, compassionate patient care under the close direction and supervision of the Registered Nurse
  
• Utilizing specialized psychiatric and clinical techniques established within the crisis intervention and job requirements
  
• Assisting healthcare professionals with safe data collection, patient monitoring, and the delivery of emergency psychiatric care
  
• Contributing to a collaborative team environment where professionalism, rapid communication, and patient-centered care are shared priorities

This role might be for you if:

• Clear, compassionate communication and strong de-escalation skills define how you interact with patients in crisis, families, and colleagues
  
• You thrive in the fast-paced, dynamic environment of an emergency department and maintain complete professionalism under pressure
  
• Attention to detail and keen observational skills help you safely assess and monitor behavioral health patients
  
• Providing exceptional, empathetic service and creating a safe patient experience are deeply important to you
  
• Adaptability allows you to manage rapidly changing clinical priorities while working closely with a multidisciplinary team
  
• Continuous learning, specialized safety training, and professional growth motivate you
  
• Collaborative teamwork and supporting frontline nursing staff are things you value and actively contribute to every day

To be considered for this Psychiatric Emergency Department Technician opportunity, you are passionate about delivering compassionate patient care while creating a positive, safe experience for every individual you serve.

• This position offers a flexible Per Diem schedule on the Day Shift, allowing you to contribute to critical psychiatric patient care while balancing your personal schedule.
  
• You hold a High School Diploma or equivalent and a current American Heart Association BLS certification.
  
• You possess at least one year of patient care experience, along with prior hospital and mental health environment experience.
  
• You have the ability to successfully complete all required organizational orientation programs, including specialized Iron Temple Training.
  
• At least one year of dedicated behavioral health experience, along with EKG and phlebotomy skills, are preferred.