Mental Health Tech, Peace Hospital, 2 South, 7a-7p,

UofL Health • Louisville, KY

23h • Onsite

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, and supports patient care through specimen collection, assistance with activities of daily living, behavioral management, crisis intervention, and implementation of patient treatment in accordance with physician orders, RN directives, hospital and unit policies and procedures, and patient-care standards. The MHT provides clinical support in a caring, safe, and efficient manner under RN direction and collaborates with patients and their families, as defined by the patient.

The position is based at Peace Hospital, 2 South, in Louisville, Kentucky, with a listed 7 a.m.–7 p.m. schedule. The MHT may cross-train and provide 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 by completing a facility-determined, organizationally endorsed crisis intervention training program.
• Transport MHTs must 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 for the duration of tests.
• Accompany patients and wait with them when appropriate for discharge transportation.
• Assist with physical examinations, safety and contraband searches, transfers, and discharges.
• Assist in implementing and documenting seclusion and restraint use.
• 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, patient-condition monitoring, 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 tasks.
• 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.
• Participate in department activities and initiatives to improve and 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 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.

What This Job Offers

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