Mental Health Tech, Peace Hospital, 2 East Adult Psych, PRN

UofL Health • Louisville, KY

1d • Onsite

About The Position

The Mental Health Tech (MHT) participates in psychiatric patient care for patients in crisis under the supervision of an RN. The role supports a safe, therapeutic environment and provides clinical patient-care support in a caring, safe, and efficient manner. In collaboration with patients and families, the MHT is responsible for patient care in accordance with physician orders, RN directives, hospital and unit policies and procedures, and defined standards of patient care and clinical practice. Duties include specimen collection, assistance with activities of daily living, behavioral management, crisis intervention, and implementation of patient treatment.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED/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.
• For Transport MHT roles, maintain a valid driver's license.

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, transferring and discharging patients, and implementation and documentation of seclusion and restraint usage.
• 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, monitoring patient condition, 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.
• Cross-train and provide staffing support to alternate psychiatric units as needed.
• Perform clerical duties.
• Demonstrate appropriate emergency and patient safety procedures, including management of safety devices and equipment.
• Participate in department activities and initiatives to improve and ensure 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, and standards of conduct.
• Comply with HIPAA privacy and security requirements and maintain confidentiality.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

What This Job Offers

• Education Level: High school or GED