Licensed Psychiatric Technician

Founded in 1946, Dignity Health - French Hospital Medical Center is a 112-bed, acute care, nonprofit hospital located in San Luis Obispo, California. Serving over 150,000 patients annually, the hospital offers a full complement of services including heart care, orthopedics, and a family birthing center. Additionally, French Hospital Medical Center has been recognized as an LGBTQ+ Healthcare Equality Leader by the Human Rights Campaign Foundation. It is a Joint Commission-certified Primary Stroke Center, and has achieved an “A” Hospital Safety Grade from The Leapfrog Group for every reporting period since 2012.

One Community. One Mission. One California 

As our Licensed Psych Tech, you will be a cornerstone of compassionate care, delivering specialized technical nursing to empower our patients on their journey toward mental wellness.

Every day you will meticulously execute a finely tuned plan of care, collaboratively designed by our Registered Nurses, ensuring every patient receives the precise, high-quality support they need. You'll bring your expert skills and empathetic approach to every interaction, directly contributing to a stable and therapeutic environment.

To be successful in this role, you will consistently demonstrate unwavering dedication to patient well-being, exceptional technical proficiency, and a collaborative spirit. You'll be a vital and trusted member of our care team, transforming lives through your commitment to impactful psychiatric nursing.

• Observes patients' physical, psychosocial, and cultural needs considering diagnosis, age, care selling, desire for care, and response to care plan.
• Assists RN with planning, collaborating with other members of the healthcare team.
• Delivers competent care as required by patient, plan of care, and care setting, collaborating with other members of the healthcare team.
• Observes patient's responses to care.
• Provides interactive patient/family education.
• Communicates effectively with all members of the healthcare team.

Required

• 1-3 years LPT experience
• Psychiatric Tech: CA LPT
• Basic Life Support - CPR BLS

Preferred

• 2 years behavioral health experience