HCA Healthcare - Tampa, FL
posted 30 days ago
Part-time,Full-time - Mid Level
Tampa, FL
101-250 employees
Hospitals
About the position
As a Lead Mental Health Technician at HCA Florida West Tampa Hospital, you will play a crucial role in providing basic patient care services related to behavioral health under the supervision of a registered nurse. This position involves maintaining a safe and therapeutic environment, assisting with crisis intervention, and supporting patients in their daily activities. You will be part of a dedicated team focused on delivering high-quality care and fostering a supportive atmosphere for both patients and colleagues.
Responsibilities
- Perform basic patient care services related to behavioral health under the supervision of the nurse (RN).
- Assist the patient care team in maintaining a safe and therapeutic environment.
- Conduct crisis intervention and support activities of daily living for patients.
- Obtain vital signs, height and weight, intake and output, and calorie counts.
- Establish effective rapport with patients and monitor their safety.
- Escort patients and, if necessary, restrain them to ensure safety.
- Perform bedside glucose testing and collect samples for lab as needed.
- Assist the RN in collecting data from patients for admission and discharge preparations.
- Provide a positive role model for developing socialization skills among patients.
- Coordinate and participate in group activities to encourage appropriate patient interaction.
Requirements
- Certified Behavioral Health Technician preferred.
- PCT training within 6 months of hire.
- High school diploma or GED preferred.
- Basic Cardiac Life Support (BLS) certification required.
- Crisis Prevention Intervention (CPI) training required for Behavioral Health.
- Ability to lift a maximum of 100 lbs with frequent lifting and/or carrying of objects weighing up to 50 lbs.
Nice-to-haves
- Experience in a healthcare setting, particularly in mental health or behavioral health environments.
Benefits
- Employee stock purchase plan
- Disability insurance
- Health insurance
- Dental insurance
- Flexible spending account
- Tuition reimbursement
- Paid time off
- Adoption assistance
- Family leave
- Vision insurance
- 401(k) matching
