Behavioral Health Technician – Patient Safety & Care

Hackensack Meridian Health; Montgomery Township (NJ); Vor Ort; USD 24.000 - 35.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

Hackensack Meridian Health is seeking a Mental Health Technician to join our inpatient care teams in New Jersey. You will provide direct patient care and support to a diverse patient population under the supervision of registered nurses.

The role emphasizes safety, compassionate care, and collaboration with interdisciplinary teams within behavioral health units. The position involves duties such as venipuncture, EKGs, vital signs monitoring, and assisting with admissions, assessments and ongoing

Qualifikationen

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• Phlebotomy, EKG, vital signs and glucose monitoring experience preferred.
• 1 year of PCT/MHT/CNA or behavioral health experience in a hospital setting preferred.
• AHA Basic Health Care training or equivalent certification required.

Aufgaben

• Provide patient care based on age-specific criteria and safety.
• Communicate with nursing staff about patient status and care plans.
• Assist with admissions, assessments, exams, and care procedures.
• Perform venipuncture and collect specimens as directed.
• Administer EKGs and monitor vital signs as needed.
• Ensure clean, safe, and functional equipment and environment.
• Support psychiatry consultation liaison activities and safety checks.
• Document observations and notify RN of any changes.

Kenntnisse

Phlebotomy

EKG

Vital signs

Blood glucose

Patient care

Ausbildung

High School Diploma or GED

1 year hospital-based PCT/MHT/CNA experience preferred

Jobbeschreibung

Hackensack Meridian Health is seeking a Mental Health Technician to join our inpatient care teams in New Jersey. You will provide direct patient care and support to a diverse patient population under the supervision of registered nurses.

The role emphasizes safety, compassionate care, and collaboration with interdisciplinary teams within behavioral health units. The position involves duties such as venipuncture, EKGs, vital signs monitoring, and assisting with admissions, assessments and ongoing