Mental Health Tech II - Orlando Health - Health Central - Variable Full Time

Orlando Health • Ocoee, FL

15d

About The Position

Orlando Health is a 3,200-bed system that includes 15 wholly-owned hospitals and emergency departments; rehabilitation services, cancer institutes, heart institutes, imaging and laboratory services, wound care centers, physician offices for adults and pediatrics, skilled nursing facilities, an in-patient behavioral health facility, home healthcare services in partnership with LHC Group, and urgent care centers in partnership with CareSpot Urgent Care. Nearly 4,200 physicians, representing more than 80 medical specialties and subspecialties have privileges across the Orlando Health system, which employs nearly 22,000 team members. Areas of clinical excellence are orthopedics, heart and vascular, cancer care, neurosciences, surgery, pediatric specialties, neonatology, women’s health and trauma
Successful candidates joining our TEAM will be eligible for:
Outstanding Benefits with a 403(B) match for full and part-time employees.
Retirement Savings plan.
Paid Time Off plan.
Education Assistance programs; Tuition reimbursement, Student Loan repayment program, and Preferred Education Program.
Maternity leave; 4 weeks yearly.
Among many other benefit programs. Benefits do kick in from day one!
Position Summary
Performs general nursing care to patients in a manner that considers safety, comfort, and the therapeutic environment under the
direction and supervision of the Registered Nurse (RN).

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent is required.
• Maintains current Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) certification.
• Must obtain and maintain current Handle with Care (HWC) Certification within 90 days of hire.
• Two (2) years’ experience as Mental Health Technician, Psychology Technician, Psychiatric Technician, Behavioral Health Technician, Registered Behavioral Health Technician, Behavioral Health Specialist, Direct Support Personnel, Group Home Assistant/Paraprofessional, Correctional Officers, EMT’s, Paramedics, Medical Assistants, Patient Care Technicians, Home Health Aides, Patient Care Assistants, Certified Medical Assistants, Nursing Assistant, Crisis Intervention Specialist, Certified Nursing Assistant or Corpsman is required.
• Associate’s degree in psychology, education, child development or a healthcare-related field may substitute for up to two (2) years of experience.

Responsibilities

• Documents observations on assigned patients in legible, accurate and appropriate format following hospital and unit procedures.
• Communicates appropriate information regarding the patient’s condition to the RN and other members of the healthcare team.
• Assists with nursing education groups.
• Completes assignments of AM/PM care, vital signs, phlebotomy, total milieu supervision of patient care: assist members of the nursing team and/or other disciplines; assist with admissions and discharges as assigned.
• Demonstrates competency in unitspecific tasks and skills as defined by unitspecific competency list.
• Transports and deliversitems, equipment, and medications(excluding controlled substances and IVchemotherapy drugs)throughout the facility.
• May have limited access to areas storing medications.
• Maintainsreasonably regular, punctual attendance consistent with Orlando Health policies, the ADA, FMLA and other federal,state, and local standards.
• Maintains compliance with all Orlando Health policies and procedures.
• Participates in nursing Performance Improvement (PI) activities as assigned.
• Demonstrates awareness of legal issues, patient rights and compliance with the standards of regulatory and accrediting agencies.
• Practices efficient use ofsupplies.
• Maintains a safe, clean, and organized unit.
• Receives and process incoming calls, patient calls and guest requests.
• Transports and delivers items and equipment throughout the facility.
• Demonstratesthe knowledge and skills necessary to provide care appropriate to the age of the patientsserved on his/her assigned unit. The individual must demonstrate knowledge of the principles of growth and development over the life span and possessthe ability to assess data reflective of the patient’s status and interpret the appropriate information needed to identify each patient’s requirementsrelative to his or her age-specific needs, and to provide the care needed as described in the unit’s/area’s/department’s policies and procedures.

Benefits

• Outstanding Benefits with a 403(B) match for full and part-time employees.
• Retirement Savings plan.
• Paid Time Off plan.
• Education Assistance programs; Tuition reimbursement, Student Loan repayment program, and Preferred Education Program.
• Maternity leave; 4 weeks yearly.
• Among many other benefit programs. Benefits do kick in from day one!

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: High school or GED