Mental Health Tech, Mary & Elizabeth, Med Psych, 7a-7p

UofL Health•Louisville, KY

2d•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, and supports patient care through specimen collection, assistance with activities of daily living, behavioral management, crisis intervention, and implementation of treatment in accordance with physician orders, RN directives, hospital and unit policies, and patient-care standards. In collaboration with patients and their families, as defined by the patient, the MHT provides clinical support in a caring, safe, and efficient manner under RN direction. The position is based at Mary and Elizabeth - UMC in Louisville, Kentucky, and is scheduled for a day shift from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. The role may provide cross-training and staffing support to alternate psychiatric units as needed.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED/equivalent.
CPR certification accredited by the American Heart Association for Healthcare Providers.
Obtain and maintain certification through completion of 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, patient transfers and discharges, and implementation and documentation of seclusion and restraint usage.
Perform and document vital signs, 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 unit-standard functional assignments, 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 emergency and patient safety procedures, including proper use of safety devices and equipment.
Participate in department activities and initiatives to maintain a safe environment.
Participate in training, development, and continuing education activities.
Participate in performance improvement, quality improvement, and patient safety activities, and assist with compliance with accreditation and 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.