Mental Health Technician - General Adult Unit - Full Time Nights

Responsibilities

• Welcomes patients and completes initial triage in collaboration with the admissions triage nurse coordinator and/or admissions specialist.
• Participates in the orientation of patients to the unit/area and develops rapport with patients, family members, and significant others.
• Prepares the patient for assessment/admission, physical examination, and procedures.
• Participates in patient search at admission, upon return from pass, or as clinically indicated, under the direction of a Registered Nurse consistent with network policy.
• Recognizes and responds to opportunities to enhance patient satisfaction.
• Observes and reports patients' conditions, behavior, reaction to treatment, and complaints to the nurse, psychiatrist, and/or other advanced practice professional.
• Draws intravenous or capillary blood as needed from newborn through geriatric-aged patients using proper aseptic collection techniques, assures appropriate labeling and processing of specimens to expedite throughput of patients.
• Performs venipuncture for laboratory tests as needed.
• Demonstrates the knowledge and skill necessary to provide care appropriate to the age of patients on the unit.
• Applies bandages, slings, compression boots, and hypothermia blankets according to standard, as needed and directed by the RN.
• Participates in interdisciplinary collaboration of our patients' plan of care from admission to ensure safe transitioning and continuum of care.
• Participates in Unit/Department Performance Improvement [PI] activities.

Qualifications

• High School diploma, general equivalency diploma (GED), and/or GED equivalent programs.
• The ability to learn quickly and adapt to changing patient needs, a strong sense of accountability for improving the lives of our patients and their caregivers, an exceptional focus on teamwork, dedication to ongoing education, and the ability and passion to deliver the highest quality of care and service based on a strong sense of patient focus are all required.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Proficient computer skills that include but are not limited to Google Suite and/or Microsoft Office platforms.
• Experienced or certified in phlebotomy and checking EKG, vital signs, and blood sugar.
• At least one (1) year of PCT, MHT, CNA, or other behavioral health experience in a hospital setting is strongly preferred.
• Experience with behavioral health patients.
• Certified Nursing Assistant, Certified Medical Assistant, Mental Health Technician, or Patient Care Technician who has successfully completed a PCT program which includes Phlebotomy, EKG, and nursing assistant course both in the theoretical and clinical setting.