Mental Health Tech, Peace Hospital, Transportation, Rotating, 5a-9a, 1p-6p

UofL Health•Louisville, KY

3d•Onsite

About The Position

The Mental Health Tech (MHT) participates in the delivery of care to psychiatric patients in crisis under the supervision of a registered nurse (RN). The role helps provide, monitor, and maintain a safe, therapeutic environment and supports patient care in a caring, safe, and efficient manner. In collaboration with patients and their families, as defined by the patient, the MHT is responsible for patient care under RN direction. Responsibilities include specimen collection, 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 standards of patient care and clinical practice. The position transports patients and provides support during testing and discharge transportation. It also performs basic nursing support, functional unit assignments, clerical duties, and other assigned duties. The position is based at Peace Hospital in Louisville, Kentucky, and requires rotating hours.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED/equivalent.
A valid driver’s license is required for Transport MHT roles.
CPR certification accredited by the American Heart Association for Healthcare Providers is required.
Must obtain and maintain certification by completing a facility-determined, organizationally endorsed crisis intervention training program.
Rotating schedule; shift length is 8 or 12 hours, with 3–5 shifts per week depending on shift length.
Overtime is required infrequently.

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 a therapeutic environment.
Participate in identifying, managing, and stabilizing crisis situations.
Transport patients and remain with them for the duration of tests performed.
Accompany patients and, when appropriate, wait with them for discharge transportation such as a personal vehicle or cab.
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 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 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 use of safety devices and equipment.
Participate in department activities and initiatives to support a safe environment.
Participate in training, development, and continuing education activities.
Participate in performance improvement, quality improvement, and patient safety activities, and assist with maintaining regulatory compliance.
Comply with company policies, procedures, standards of conduct, and HIPAA privacy and security requirements.
Perform other duties as assigned.