Mental Health Tech, Peace Hospital, Adolescents, 3S, PRN

UofL Health • Louisville, KY

1d • 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 supports a safe, therapeutic environment and includes 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 standards of patient care and clinical practice. The MHT provides clinical patient-care support in a caring, safe, and efficient manner under RN direction and collaborates with patients and their families, as defined by the patient.

This position is at Peace Hospital in Louisville and serves the adolescent unit. The schedule is rotating, and the position is PRN.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED/equivalent.
• CPR certification accredited by the American Heart Association for Healthcare Providers.
• Obtain and maintain certification through the facility-determined, organization-endorsed crisis intervention training program.
• A valid driver’s license is required for Transport MHT roles.

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, when appropriate, wait with them for discharge transportation.
• Assist with physical examinations, safety and contraband searches, transferring, and discharging patients.
• Assist with implementation and documentation of seclusion and restraint usage.
• 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, monitoring patient condition, using proper body mechanics, and providing nutritional support.
• Complete functional assignments per unit standards of care, including patient admission and discharge procedures and unit environmental organization.
• 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 promote 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.
• 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

• Education Level: High school or GED