Mental Health Tech, Peace Hospital, Adolescents, 3S, 7a-7p

UofL Health•Louisville, KY

2d•Onsite

About The Position

The Mental Health Tech (MHT) participates in psychiatric patient care under the supervision of an RN. The role supports a safe, therapeutic environment and includes specimen collection, assistance with activities of daily living, behavioral management, crisis intervention, and implementation of patient treatment in accordance with physician orders, RN directives, hospital and unit policies, and standards of patient care and clinical practice. The MHT provides clinical patient care support in a caring, safe, and efficient manner and, in collaboration with patients and families as defined by the patient, is responsible for patient care. This position is based at Peace Hospital in Louisville and serves the adolescents unit. The listed schedule is days, 7 a.m. to 7 p.m.

Requirements

High school diploma, GED, or equivalent.
CPR certification accredited by the American Heart Association for Healthcare Providers.
Must obtain and maintain certification through completion of a facility-determined, organizationally endorsed crisis intervention training program.
Transport MHT roles require 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 for the duration of 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, nutritional support, and other activities appropriate to the clinical service.
Perform unit-standard functional assignments, including patient admission and discharge procedures and unit environmental organizational tasks.
Cross-train and provide staffing support to alternate psychiatric units as needed.
Perform clerical duties.
Demonstrate emergency and patient safety procedures, including the 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 activities to improve role functioning.
Participate in performance improvement, quality improvement, and patient safety activities, and 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.