Mental Health Technician (MHT) 2nd shift

Sun Behavioral • Columbus, OH

346d

About The Position

The position involves providing direct and indirect patient care under the supervision of a Registered Nurse (RN) or Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN/LVN). The role focuses on ensuring the personal care and comfort of psychiatric patients while maintaining a safe and clean environment. The individual will participate in performance improvement and continuous quality improvement (CQI) activities.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED.
• CPR and hospital-selected de-escalation technique certification.
• Previous experience in a healthcare setting.

Nice To Haves

• Some college classes.
• Certified Nursing Assistant certification.
• One (1) year of experience as a behavioral health technician.

Responsibilities

• Performs and records patient vital signs, intake and output; notifies RN of any changes.
• Continuously observes patients' behavior, mental status and activities, notifies RN of any changes or unusual occurrences.
• Demonstrates the ability to identify behaviors that require intervention.
• Escorts patients when leaving the unit for activities, meals, visitation, and scheduled tests.
• Able to perform patient safety checks at scheduled times, documents appropriately.
• Able to assist with restraint (physical hold) of a patient, placing a patient in seclusion under the direction of the RN and utilizing CPI techniques and adherence to policy and procedure.
• Demonstrates the ability to set limits for patients and other de-escalation techniques.
• Documentation meets current standards and policies.
• Answers the telephone in a professional manner, directs calls appropriately, takes messages.
• Operates equipment safely and correctly.
• Orients patients to the unit, takes admission vital signs and records on the Nursing Assessment Form and/or the EHR.
• Participates in treatment team meetings. Communicates appropriately and clearly to the Nurse Manager, RNs therapists and physicians.
• Perform 15-minute observation rounds and documents appropriately.
• Assists in the orientation of new staff members.
• Assists with therapeutic educational groups under the direction of the RN or Director of Clinical Services.
• Responsible for one-on-one observation and constant visual observation for high-risk patients.
• Responsible for assisting patients needing additional care related to medical needs.
• Monitors patient's compliance with pre- and post- procedure instructions, including ECT instructions, under the supervision of the RN.
• Provides general nursing care, i.e., transferring patients, assisting with ADLs, meals.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Industry: Hospitals
• Education Level: High school or GED
• Number of Employees: 1,001-5,000 employees