Behavioral Health Tech II – Emergency Dept (Day Shift)

Inova; Falls Church (VA); On-site; USD 48,000 - 72,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical/dental/vision coverage

Retirement match 5%

Tuition and loan assistance

Job summary

Inova Fairfax Hospital Emergency Department in Falls Church, VA is seeking a Mental Health Technician 2 to support the Behavioral Health area within the Adult ED. This full-time position covers day shifts (3 x 12-hour shifts from 7:00 am to 7:00 pm).

You will provide direct patient care, assist with activities of daily living, monitor vital signs, and serve as a resource and preceptor for new staff. Collaboration with unit leadership ensures current competencies and safe care.

Qualifications

• Education: High School or GED.
• Experience: Two (2) years as Mental Health Technician 1 or Clinical Technician 1 at Inova Health System or two (2) years as psychiatric technician elsewhere.
• Certification: Basic Life Support (BLS) – American Heart Association upon start.

Responsibilities

• Provides individualized patient support for activities of daily living including bathing, feeding, bed making and measurement of vital signs and intake/output.
• Provides information to patients, families and visitors and orients patients to the unit/program.
• Serves as a resource and unit preceptor for new Mental Health Technicians and ensures current competencies.

Skills

Mental Health Technician

BLS Certification

Education

High School diploma or GED

Job description

Inova Fairfax Hospital Emergency Department in Falls Church, VA is seeking a Mental Health Technician 2 to support the Behavioral Health area within the Adult ED. This full-time position covers day shifts (3 x 12-hour shifts from 7:00 am to 7:00 pm).

You will provide direct patient care, assist with activities of daily living, monitor vital signs, and serve as a resource and preceptor for new staff. Collaboration with unit leadership ensures current competencies and safe care.