Orlando Health

Mental Health Tech I


PayCompetitive
LocationOrlando/Florida
Employment typeFull-Time

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  • Job Description

      Req#: 180744

      Position Summary

      South Seminole Hospital

      Address: 555 W State Rd 434, Longwood, FL 32750

      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).

      Shift: POOL/Days & Nights


      Responsibilities

       Documents observations on assigned patients in legible, accurate and appropriate format following hospital and unit procedures.
       Communicates appropriate information regarding the patient’s condition to the RN and other members of the 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 unit specific tasks and skill as defined by unit specific competency list.
       Transports and delivers items, equipment, and medications (excluding controlled substances and IV chemotherapy drugs)
      throughout the facility.
       May have limited access to areas storing 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.


      Qualifications

      Education/Training
      High school diploma or equivalent is required.


      Licensure/Certification
      Maintains current Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) certification.
      Must obtain and maintain current Nonviolent Crisis Intervention (NCI) 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.


      Education/Training
      High school diploma or equivalent is required.


      Licensure/Certification
      Maintains current Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) certification.
      Must obtain and maintain current Nonviolent Crisis Intervention (NCI) 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.


       Documents observations on assigned patients in legible, accurate and appropriate format following hospital and unit procedures.
       Communicates appropriate information regarding the patient’s condition to the RN and other members of the 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 unit specific tasks and skill as defined by unit specific competency list.
       Transports and delivers items, equipment, and medications (excluding controlled substances and IV chemotherapy drugs)
      throughout the facility.
       May have limited access to areas storing 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.

  • About the company

      Orlando Health is a not-for-profit healthcare organization headquartered in Orlando, Florida.