Mental Health Tech I Weekend Option Position Available In Jefferson, Alabama

Mental Health Tech I Weekend Option Baptist Health – 3.3

Birmingham, AL Job Details Full-time Estimated:

$30.2K – $36.2K a year 9 hours ago Qualifications CPR Certification High school diploma or GED Corrections facility medical clinic Entry level

Full Job Description Position Summary:

Baptist Health Brookwood Hospital Position Summary Performs general nursing care to patients in a manner that considers safety, comfort, and the therapeutic environment under the direction and supervision of the Registered Nurse (RN)

Responsibilities:

Essential Functions Documents observations on assigned patientsin legible, accurate and appropriate format following hospital and unit procedures. Communicates appropriate information regarding the patient’s condition to the RN and other members ofthe healthcare team. Assists with nursing education groups. Completes assignments of AM/PM care, vital signs, phlebotomy, total milieu supervision of patient care: assist members of the nursing team and/or other disciplines; assist with admissions and discharges as assigned. Demonstrates competency in unitspecific tasks and skill as defined by unitspecific competency list. Transports and deliversitems, equipment, and medications(excluding controlled substances and IV chemotherapy drugs)throughout the facility. May have limited accessto areasstoring medications. Maintains reasonably regular, punctual attendance consistent with Orlando Health policies, the ADA, FMLA and other federal, state and local standards. Maintains compliance with all Orlando Health policies and procedures. Other Related Functions Participates in nursing Performance Improvement (PI) activities as assigned. Demonstrates awareness of legal issues, patientrights and compliance with the standards of regulatory and accrediting agencies. Practices efficient use ofsupplies. Maintains a safe, clean, and organized unit. Receives and processesincoming calls, patient calls and guest requests. Transports and deliversitems and equipment throughout the facility. Demonstratesthe knowledge and skills necessary to provide care appropriate to the age of the patientsserved on his/her assigned unit. The individual must demonstrate knowledge of the principles of growth and development over the life span and possess the ability to assess data reflective of the patient’s status and interpret the appropriate information needed to identify each patient’s requirementsrelative to his or her age-specific needs, and to provide the care needed as described in the unit’s/area’s/department’s policies and procedures

Qualifications:

Education/Training High school diploma or equivalent is required. Licensure/Certification Maintains current Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) certification. Must obtain and maintain current Handle with Care (HWC) Certification within 90 days of hire. Experience 180 days experience as Mental Health Technician, Psychology Technician, Psychiatric Technician, Behavioral Health Technician, Registered Behavioral Health Technician, Behavioral Health Specialist, Direct Support Personnel, Group Home Assistant/Paraprofessional, Correctional Officers, EMT’s, Paramedics, Medical Assistants, Patient Care Technicians, Home Health Aides, Patient Care Assistants, Certified Medical Assistants, Nursing Assistant and Crisis Intervention Specialist.