Mental Health Tech, Peace Hospital, 1S, Adults, 7p-7a

UofL Health•Louisville, KY

1d•Onsite

About The Position

The Mental Health Tech (MHT) participates in delivering care to psychiatric patients in crisis under the supervision of an RN. The role helps provide, monitor, and maintain a safe, therapeutic environment and supports patient care through specimen collection, activities of daily living, behavioral management, crisis intervention, and implementation of treatment in accordance with physician orders, RN directives, hospital and unit policies and procedures, and established standards of patient care and clinical practice. The MHT provides clinical patient care support in a caring, safe, and efficient manner under RN direction. In collaboration with patients and their families, as defined by the patient, the MHT is responsible for the patient’s care. The position is based at Peace Hospital in Louisville and is listed for the adult 1S unit, with a night shift of 7 p.m. to 7 a.m.

Requirements

High school diploma, GED, or equivalent.
CPR certification accredited by the American Heart Association for Healthcare Providers.
Obtain and maintain certification through 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 implementing and documenting seclusion and restraint usage.
Perform and document vital signs and oxygen saturation monitoring, phlebotomy, and point-of-care testing as needed.
Assist other nursing care team members and other disciplines.
Perform delegated and ancillary basic nursing skills, including activities of daily living, monitoring patient condition, using proper body mechanics, providing nutritional support, and other service-appropriate activities in accordance with applicable standards and policies.
Perform unit-standard functional assignments, 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 emergency and patient safety procedures, including management of safety devices and equipment, to maintain a safe, comfortable, and therapeutic environment for patients and families.
Participate in department activities and initiatives to improve and ensure a safe environment.
Participate in training, development, and continuing education to improve role functioning.
Participate in performance improvement, quality improvement, and patient safety activities; assist with compliance with Joint Commission accreditation and other regulatory standards, including the code of conduct.
Comply with company policies, procedures, standards of conduct, and HIPAA privacy and security requirements.
Perform other duties as assigned.