Mental Health Tech, Peace Hospital, 3N, PRN

UofL Health•Louisville, KY

1d•Onsite

About The Position

The Mental Health Tech (MHT) participates in the delivery of care to psychiatric patients in crisis under the supervision of an RN. The role helps provide, monitor, and maintain a safe, therapeutic environment. Responsibilities include specimen collection, support with activities of daily living, behavioral management, crisis intervention, and implementing patient 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 support in a caring, safe, and efficient manner under RN direction and, in collaboration with patients and their families as defined by the patient, is responsible for patient care. The position is based at Peace Hospital in Louisville, Kentucky, on unit 3N. The role may provide staffing support to alternate psychiatric units as needed.

Requirements

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

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 for discharge transportation when appropriate.
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 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, to maintain a safe, comfortable, and therapeutic environment.
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, 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.