Mental Health Technician, UofL Hospital 3N Adult Psych, Part-Time, 7p-7a

UofL Health•Louisville, KY

3d•Onsite

About The Position

The Mental Health Technician (MHT) participates in the delivery of care to psychiatric patients in crisis under the supervision and direction of a registered nurse (RN). The MHT helps provide, monitor, and maintain a safe, therapeutic environment and supports patient care in a caring, safe, and efficient manner. In collaboration with patients and their families, as defined by the patient, the MHT is responsible for patient care in accordance with physician orders, RN directives, hospital and unit policies and procedures, and defined standards of patient care and clinical practice. The role includes specimen collection, assistance with activities of daily living, behavioral management, crisis intervention, and implementation of patient treatment. The position is based at UofL Hospital in Louisville, Kentucky, on the 3N Adult Psych unit, with a part-time night shift from 7 p.m. to 7 a.m.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED/equivalent.
CPR certification accredited by the American Heart Association for Healthcare Providers.
Obtain and maintain certification through completion of a 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, patient transfers and discharges, and implementation and documentation of seclusion and restraint usage.
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, monitoring patient condition, using proper body mechanics, and providing nutritional support.
Complete functional assignments according to unit standards, 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 improve and ensure a safe environment.
Participate in training, development, continuing education, and performance improvement activities.
Assist with quality improvement and patient safety activities and help maintain compliance with Joint Commission accreditation and other regulatory standards, including the code of conduct.
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.