Mental Health Tech, Peace Hospital, 1S, Adults, 7p-7a
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. The MHT provides clinical patient-care support in a caring, safe, and efficient manner and, in collaboration with patients and their families as defined by the patient, is responsible for patient care under RN direction. Responsibilities also include specimen collection, assistance 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 standards of patient care and clinical practice.
Requirements
- High school diploma or GED/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, 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 School.
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, patient transfers and discharges, 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, using proper body mechanics, providing nutritional support, and other activities appropriate to the clinical service.
- Perform functional assignments according to unit standards of care, 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, 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 maintaining compliance with Joint Commission accreditation and other regulatory standards, including the code of conduct.
- 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.
Stand Out From the Crowd
Upload your resume and get instant feedback on how well it matches this job.
What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Education Level
High school or GED
