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LewisGale Hospital Pulaski
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.
$41,243 / year median in Virginia
+20% projected growth
Job Description
The estimate displayed represents the typical wage range of candidates hired. Factors that may be used to determine your actual salary may include your specific skills, how many years of experience you have and comparison to other employees already in this role. The typical candidate is hired below midpoint of the range. Do you have the career opportunities as a(an) Mental Health Technician you want with your current employer? We have an exciting opportunity for you to join LewisGale Hospital Pulaski which is part of the nation's leading provider of healthcare services, HCA Healthcare. 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 Benefits LewisGale Hospital Pulaski, offers a total rewards package that supports the health, life, career and retirement of our colleagues.