Mental Health Tech Full Time Days

UT Southwestern Medical Center • Dallas, TX

9h • Onsite

About The Position

Works under supervision. This role involves collecting patient data, performing basic patient care, assisting in therapeutic activities, and ensuring patient safety within a hospital setting. The Mental Health Tech will work closely with nurses to report changes in patient condition and behavior, and will be responsible for accurate documentation and patient transport.

Requirements

• High School Diploma or equivalent
• (BLS) BASIC LIFE SUPPORT course accredited by the American Heart Association (AHA) or American Red Cross (ARC) is required Upon Hire
• (CPI) CRISIS PREVENTION INSTITUT CER within 180 Days

Nice To Haves

• 1 year of acute care inpatient hospital experience
• Certified Nurses Aide certification with training from an accredited training program
• Training from an accredited Mental Health Technician program
• Completed first semester of Nursing Clinicals from an accredited program

Responsibilities

• Collects data including intake and output, weight, temperature, pulse, respirations, and blood pressure.
• Performs skin assessments and recognizes/reports values outside normal parameters.
• Demonstrates awareness of age-specific considerations in gathering assessments.
• Performs sterile procedures in accordance with policies.
• Assists in facilitating treatment milieu.
• Participates in codes to protect the patient from harming self or others.
• Reports any changes in a patient's condition or behavior immediately to the nurse.
• Seeks assistance and guidance as needed to ensure safe, high-quality, and effective patient care.
• Monitors patient sharps and valuables and labels/handles appropriately.
• Conducts walking/exercise and community groups.
• Responds to patient requests for assistance in a respectful, positive, and timely manner.
• Performs basic hygiene care in accordance with policies.
• Makes frequent and ongoing patient rounds to comfort, position, and provide toileting and hygiene care.
• Documents patient information accurately and in the appropriate place in a timely manner.
• Transfers and transports patients safely and in accordance with policies, with concern for age-specific considerations.
• Welcomes new patients and their families.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• PPO medical plan, available day one at no cost for full-time employee-only coverage
• 100% coverage for preventive healthcare-no copay
• Paid Time Off, available day one
• Retirement Programs through the Teacher Retirement System of Texas (TRS)
• Paid Parental Leave Benefit
• Wellness programs
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) Qualified Employer

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED