Mental Health Technician - Behavioral Health

Mental Health Technician
- Behavioral Health
- Full Time - 7p-7a

#26-828

Ephraim McDowell Regional Medical Center, Inc.

Full Time - 36+ hours per week

JOB SUMMARY:

Assists licensed nursing staff in providing direct patient care under the direction of the registered nurse and within scope of defined practice. Must exhibit the values of F.I.R.S.T. (Friendliness, Innovation, Respect, Service, and Trust).

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS,

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Assists licensed nursing staff in providing direct patient care under the supervision of a RN.
• Maintains a safe, clean environment for patients and staff.
• Promotes the Organization’s philosophy to ensure quality.
• Considers the age of the patient served, applies knowledge of growth and development and age-specific techniques through the life span (neonates/infants, pediatrics, adolescents, adults, and geriatrics) in planning and.
• Demonstrates a commitment to professional accountability and growth to maintain and expand knowledge and skills.
• Contributes to the achievement of the mission and philosophy of the Organization.
• Contributes to the effective operations of the Organization by demonstrating dependability in job performance.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

WORKING CONDITIONS, HAZARDS AND PHYSICAL EFFORT:

Works in well lighted, ventilated, and air conditioned area. Often exposed to unpleasant odors, sights, and sounds. Long periods of standing, walking, stooping, heavy lifting, and bending are required. Risks exposure to disease, infection, and physical strain. Risks exposure to blood, body fluids, and tissue. Must be able to lift 50 lb. independently.

CONTACTS WITH OTHERS:

Patients/patient's families, physicians, referring agencies, community resource personnel, other Associates, and all other departments.

EQUIPMENT USED/SPECIAL

SKILLS REQUIRED:

None

EXPERIENCE:

None

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS OR EQUIVALENTS:

Education:

High School graduate or equivalent.

LICENSES, CERTIFICATIONS, AND/OR REGISTRATIONS:

None

7 p.m.

- 7 a.m.

$15.50-$20.86 per hour, based upon experience

Education Assistance Program

Pharmacy Residency Program