Mental Health Tech

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Mental Health Tech','07126-97333','United States-Texas-Dallas-Medical City Green Oaks Hospital','Full-time','Behavioral & Social Work','!*!Green Oaks Psychiatric hospital celebrates more than 25 years of service, has over 106 beds, and 35 physicians on staff.  As part of HCA, the nation’s leading provider of healthcare, you will have access to resources that can enhance your career development and progression.  Green Oaks Hospital is a place where one person can make a difference. 
All Work Schedules Available: Full time 7am-7pm and 7pm-7am with rotating weekends  PRN (as needed)  
We are currently seeking Mental Health Tech who will, under the guidance of a Nurse, serve as a member of the treatment team by providing assistance with activities of daily living and assists with facilitating the treatment milieu for psychiatric patients.  The incumbent will documentation of observations and baseline measurements into medical record is expected.
 
PRINCIPLE JOB FUNCTIONS:


Promotes a safe and secure environment to provide for the safe delivery of care
Assists in facilitating the treatment milieu
Communicates pertinent clinical information to the treatment team
Interacts with patient and family in an advocacy and informative role
Accepts assignments to various patient units and hospital departments as census dictates, and will be available for various shifts as needed
Participates in codes to protect the patient from harming self or others
Participates in team meetings and Quality Improvement initiatives
Transports patients as assigned
Collects and delivers lab specimens according to policy
Conducts walking/exercise and community groups
Performs skin assessments and obtains vital signs
Assists with ADL’s and toileting as required
Monitors patient sharps and valuables and labels/handles appropriately
Documents in patient medical record appropriately and accurately
Adheres to hospital polices and procedures
Performs other duties as requested or required
Demonstrates an understanding of and adherence to the Code of Conduct
Conduct reflects the Company’s values and a commitment to the Code of Conduct','!*!
QUALIFICATIONS:

Preferred four years’ experience with psychiatric patients in a healthcare or treatment setting OR Completion of specialized training program (Certified Psychiatric Tech) OR Bachelor's degree in related field OR a Nursing student enrolled in clinical rotations.
Current CPR and SAMA certification or attainment during orientation. 
Prefer experience and/or education in crisis stabilization, mental illness and/or chemical dependency. Strong communication skills in both oral and written format recommended. 
Must be flexible and service oriented.
 
FUNCTIONAL CAPACITY:
Essential function of the job includes: Extended walking and standing daily, frequently carrying up to 40 lbs., ability to grasp, requires corrected vision and hearing to normal range, full range of motion to include restraining patients to protect them from harm to themselves or others; some exposure to communicable diseases or bodily fluids, hand-eye coordination, manual and finger dexterity.','Mental Health Tech'

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