Mental Health Tech, Peace Hospital, Adolescents, 3S, 7a-7p

UofL Health • Louisville, KY

18h • 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 supports a safe, therapeutic environment and provides clinical patient-care support in a caring, safe, and efficient manner. In collaboration with patients and their families, the MHT is responsible for patient care as directed by an RN and in accordance with physician orders, hospital and unit policies, and standards of care. Duties include specimen collection, assistance with activities of daily living, behavioral management, crisis intervention, and implementation of patient treatment. This position is based at Peace Hospital in Louisville and is assigned to the adolescent unit, with a day shift of 7 a.m. to 7 p.m.

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 a therapeutic environment.
• Participate in identifying, managing, and stabilizing crisis situations.
• Transport patients and remain with them during tests; accompany patients and wait with them for discharge transportation when appropriate.
• Assist with physical examinations, safety and contraband searches, transfers, and discharges; assist with implementation and documentation of seclusion and restraint use.
• 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, patient-condition monitoring, body mechanics, and nutritional support, according to applicable standards and procedures.
• Complete unit functional assignments, including patient admission and discharge procedures and 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 management 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; help maintain compliance with Joint Commission accreditation and other regulatory standards.
• Comply with company policies, procedures, standards of conduct, and HIPAA privacy and security requirements.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

What This Job Offers

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