Mental Health Technician, Adolescents, 3S, Peace, 7a-3p

UofL Health•Louisville, KY

2d•Onsite

About The Position

The Mental Health Technician (MHT) participates in psychiatric patient care during crises under the supervision of an RN. The MHT helps provide, monitor, and maintain a safe, therapeutic environment and supports care in a caring, safe, and efficient manner. Responsibilities include specimen collection, activities of daily living, behavioral management, crisis intervention, and implementing patient treatment according to physician orders, RN directives, hospital and unit policies and procedures, and patient-care standards. In collaboration with patients and their families as defined by the patient, the MHT is responsible for patient care.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED/equivalent.
CPR certification accredited by the American Heart Association for Healthcare Providers.
Obtain and maintain certification through a facility-determined, organizationally endorsed crisis intervention training program.
For Transport MHT roles, 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 during tests; accompany patients and wait with them when appropriate for discharge transportation.
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, monitoring patient condition, body mechanics, nutritional support, and other activities appropriate to the clinical service and applicable standards and procedures.
Perform functional assignments according to unit standards, 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, to maintain a safe, comfortable, and therapeutic environment for patients and families.
Participate in department activities and initiatives to improve and ensure a safe environment.
Participate in training, development, and continuing education activities to improve role functioning.
Participate in performance improvement, quality improvement, and patient safety activities; assist with 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.