Mental Health Tech, Peace Hospital, Adolescents, 3S, PRN

UofL Health•Louisville, KY

2d•Onsite

About The Position

The Mental Health Tech (MHT) participates in psychiatric patient care under the supervision and direction of an RN. The role helps provide, monitor, and maintain a safe, therapeutic environment for patients in crisis. In collaboration with patients and their families, the MHT supports patient care in a caring, safe, and efficient manner in accordance with physician orders, RN directives, hospital and unit policies and procedures, and standards of patient care and clinical practice. Responsibilities include specimen collection, activities of daily living, behavioral management, crisis intervention, and implementation of patient treatment. The position also supports patient admissions, transfers, and discharges; performs delegated basic nursing skills; and may cross-train or provide staffing support to other psychiatric units as needed.

Requirements

High school diploma, GED, or equivalent.
CPR certification accredited by the American Heart Association for Healthcare Providers.
Obtain and maintain certification by completing a facility-determined, organizationally endorsed crisis intervention training program.
A valid driver's license is required for Transport MHT roles.

Nice To Haves

College coursework in social and health sciences.
One year of inpatient or emergency psychiatry or related experience.
Completion of a recognized Clinical Assistant, Medical Assistant, or EMT training program.
Nursing students who have completed Fundamentals of Nursing.

Responsibilities

Monitor and maintain the therapeutic environment.
Participate in identifying, managing, and stabilizing crisis situations.
Transport patients and remain with them during tests; accompany patients and wait with them when appropriate for discharge transportation.
Assist with physical examinations, safety and contraband searches, transfers, and discharges; assist with implementation and documentation of seclusion and restraint use.
Perform and document vital signs and oxygen saturation monitoring, phlebotomy, and point-of-care testing as needed.
Assist other members of the nursing care team and other disciplines.
Perform delegated and ancillary basic nursing skills, including activities of daily living, patient-condition monitoring, body mechanics, and nutritional support, in accordance with applicable standards and policies.
Perform functional assignments according to unit standards, including patient admission and discharge procedures and unit environmental organization tasks.
Cross-train and provide staffing support to alternate psychiatric units as needed.
Perform clerical duties.
Demonstrate appropriate emergency and patient safety procedures, including the use of safety devices and equipment.
Participate in department activities and initiatives to promote a safe environment.
Participate in training, development, and continuing education activities.
Participate in performance improvement, quality improvement, and patient safety activities; assist with compliance with Joint Commission accreditation and other regulatory standards.
Maintain compliance with company policies, procedures, standards of conduct, and HIPAA privacy and security requirements.
Perform other duties as assigned.