Pediatric ED Mental Health Technician, FT
Must be able to train for three weeks upon hire. Full Time, 36 hours/week. Day shift, 7:00am - 7:00pm. Benefit Eligible. Holiday and Weekend Rotation.
About the Role
St. Louis Children’s Hospital is dedicated to improving the health and lives of children. As one of the top-ranked children’s hospitals in the country, St. Louis Children’s provides care in more than 50 specialty areas through a dedicated team of physicians, nurses, staff and volunteers. Along with inpatient and outpatient medical care, the hospital offers education, wellness and injury-prevention programs to fulfill its mission to "do what’s right for kids."
Responsible for performing necessary services in caring for the personal needs, comfort and treatment of psychiatric patients under the direction of the registered nurse.
Responsibilities
- Assists patients with daily hygiene including personal care direction, assists with physical activity, meets patients’ nutritional needs, and documents activities as required.
- Implements direct patient care under the supervision of a nurse.
- Assists nurses with admissions and discharges, and assists nurses and doctors with treatments, procedures and examinations.
- Performs general clerical tasks.
- Collects and records specimens, including phlebotomy.
Requirements
- High School Diploma or GED (required).
- Associate's Degree (preferred).
- 2-5 years of experience (preferred).
- No supervisory experience required.
Benefits
- Comprehensive medical, dental, vision, life insurance, and legal services available first day of the month after hire date.
- Disability insurance paid for by BJC.
- Annual 4% BJC Automatic Retirement Contribution.
- 401(k) plan with BJC match.
- Tuition Assistance available on first day.
- BJC Institute for Learning and Development.
- Health Care and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts.
- Paid Time Off benefit combines vacation, sick days, holidays and personal time.
- Adoption assistance.
Not all benefits apply to all jobs.