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Medical City McKinney
Mental Health Technician
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What they do
A Mental Health or Psychiatric Technician cares for patients with mental illnesses. Works under the direction of a physician and works with specialists involved in mental health care, such as psychiatrists and therapists. Monitors patient symptoms and administers medications. Works in a mental health facility or in a hospital or other healthcare facility.
$33,378 / year median in Texas
+15% projected growth
Job Description
Experience the HCA Healthcare difference where colleagues are trusted, valued members of our healthcare team. Grow your career with an organization committed to delivering respectful, compassionate care, and where the unique and intrinsic worth of each individual is recognized. Submit your application for the opportunity below: Mental Health Technician Job Summary and Qualifications
- Demonstrates expertise in mental health promotion and maintenance of high-quality comprehensive patient care
- Displays respect for patients' integrity, patient information and patient rights
- Demonstrates expertise in the performance of tasks necessary to maintain a therapeutic milieu and optimum patient care
- Escorts patients to and from scheduled activities in a safe and professional manner
- Performs all specific skills assigned including monitoring vital signs in a complete and accurate manner
- Assists with maintaining the cleanliness of the unit
- Maintains high level of interpersonal relationships with program staff
- Utilizes appropriate skills in telephone etiquette when answering the telephone, making sure to record correct messages and pass along to appropriate staff, including patient inquiries
- Demonstrate efficiency in maintaining support services, which are vital to effective program operation
- Maintains unit filing and paperwork system, if assigned by Nurse Manager or Charge Nurse
- Assists with maintaining patients' activities of daily living
- Demonstrates ability to maintain a safe environment
- Documentation of observations and baseline measurements in the medical record What qualifications you will need:
- Basic Cardiac Life Support must be obtained within 30 days of employment start date
- Nonviolent Crisis Intervention must be obtained within 30 days of employment start date No Travel Required No experience Required Years of Experience Benefits Medical City McKinney, offers a total rewards package that supports the health, life, career and retirement of our colleagues.