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Mental Health Technician

Memorial Health · Springfield, IL · 2 mo ago
Healthcare$20.15/hrFull-time

Overview

Full time Shift, 2:45am - 3:15pm Every other weekend
Under supervision of the registered nurse, performs a variety of tasks and services to assist in the provision of care and comfort for mental health patients.

Responsibilities

  • Embodies the Memorial Health System Performance Excellence Standards of Safety, Quality, Integrity and Stewardship that support our mission, vision and values:
    • Safety: Prevent Harm - I will put safety first in everything I do. I will speak up, without fear, on matters of patient and colleague safety. I will take action to create an environment of zero harm.
      • Quality: Improve Outcomes - I will continually advance my knowledge and skills. I will seek out continuous improvement opportunities. I will deliver evidence-based care that leads to excellence in outcomes.
        • InTEGRITY: Show respect and Compassion - I will respect others and show compassion. I will behave honestly and ethically. I will be accountable for my attitude, actions and health.
          • STEWARDSHIP: Reduce Waste - I will use resources wisely and maintain financial stability. I will work together to coordinate care and services across the health system. I will promote healthier communities.
  • Performs and documents nursing care measures to meet the physical needs of patients.
  • Provides or assists patient with hygiene activities.
  • Aids in patient activity using proper body mechanics, transfer techniques, and assistive devices.
  • Adheres to safety precautions with patient mobility.
  • Feeds and/or assists patients with food trays and nourishments while providing continuous monitoring of utensils during meals.
  • Aids in patient elimination needs and follows steps to prevent infection.
  • Collects and records intake and output.
  • Aids in admission, transfer and discharge of patients.
  • Performs patient care tasks as delegated by the nurse.
  • Obtains and records vital signs, weight, and blood glucose readings.
  • Reports data about the patient to the nurse.
  • Observes and reports unusual conditions and/or change in patient behavior or appearance to the nurse.
  • Records all interventions; observes and reports the patient response, changes, and/or deviations from normal parameters.
  • Follows unit protocols and records findings.
  • Observes safety precautions for patient/family/self/others.
  • Follows hospital policies to prevent the transmission of infections.
  • Performs searches of persons, patient belongings, and rooms to ensure a safe environment.
  • Collaborates with the nurse and security to manage patients in crisis.
  • Transports and provides continuous observation for all patients requiring testing or procedures in another department.
  • Maintains unit awareness through continuous monitoring of the milieu.
  • Controls the entry and exit of colleagues and visitors to the unit.
  • Provides constant monitoring of all legal proceedings.
  • Checks in visitors and ensures all visitor belongings are correctly stored before allowing access to the unit.
  • Unit Surveillance and monitoring cameras and alerting colleagues of potential safety issues.
  • Under the direction of the Registered Nurse, intercedes in disputes between individuals using verbal de-escalation techniques and skills, to diffuse potentially violent patient or visitor situations.
  • Under the direction of the Registered Nurse, physically manages combative, violent persons who endanger staff, physicians, patients or visitors.
  • Applies and maintains restraint devices and documents as delegated by the nurse.
  • Conducts continuous patient observation rounds every fifteen minutes.
  • Complies with established policies, procedures, standards and guidelines.
  • Promotes efficient and effective functioning of the unit/hospital.
  • Completes assigned aspects of unit inventory management.
  • Assures adequate supplies are stocked and available.
  • Reviews receipts of new supplies and equipment upon arrival; validates accuracy and places supplies in assigned location.
  • Facilitates maintenance of equipment with Biomed or appropriate department.
  • Handles floor stock medications or medications delivered from Pharmacy directly or through the pneumatic tube system.
  • Relocates these medications, in original containers, to designated secure storage locations or deliver directly to appropriate licensed staff.
  • Uses designated lines of communication and authority.
  • Facilitates telephone, verbal, written, and electronic communication with nursing staff, physicians, patients, and visitors promptly, accurately, and professionally.
  • Maintains cleanliness and safety of unit, service area and equipment.
  • May be required to flex into a different role or between the different psychiatric departments as required for adequate staffing.
  • Upholds the Illinois Mental Health Code, regarding patient rights and confidentiality.

    Qualifications

    • One of the following required: Relevant healthcare program completion (e.g. certified nursing assistant, emergency medical technician-basic, medical assistant, personal care aide , etc.)
    • Completion or active enrollment in core nursing classes
    • Minimum of two (2) years of relevant work experience
    • Licensure/Certification/Registry: CPR certification required, or obtained during nursing team onboarding process. Obtain national certification as a psychiatric technician within 1 year of employment preferred.

    Experience

    • Minimum of two (2) years of relevant work experience performing the essential responsibilities of the mental health technician role.
    • Experience in Mental Health and/or Forensic work preferred.
    • Post high school education in Psychology or related field preferred.
    • One-year secretarial or comparable clerical experience strongly preferred.

    Education

    • Relevant healthcare program completion (e.g. certified nursing assistant, emergency medical technician-basic, medical assistant, personal care aide , etc.)
    • Completion or active enrollment in core nursing classes

    Other Knowledge/Skills/Abilities

    • Basic computer data entry skills, including the ability to enter, store and retrieve information.
    • Possesses updated knowledge and competency in using equipment related to job duties (i.e., gait belt, mobility devices, protection/safety equipment, etc.)
    • Demonstrates effective communication skills with the ability to relay information to/from patients, their families, and members of the care team.
    • Demonstrates excellent interpersonal and customer service skills.
    • Demonstrates initiative, self-direction, motivation, and a proven ability to work successfully with a variety of people and disciplines.
    • Successful completion of Nursing Team Onboarding, unit-based orientation, and clinical competency validation tool within 30 days of hire required.
    • completion of Safety First Training within 30 days of hire and annually thereafter required.

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