Certified Mental Health Tech (CMHT)

Prime Healthcare; Las Vegas (NV); On-site; USD 25,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

North Vista Hospital, part of Prime Healthcare, in North Las Vegas, NV, seeks a Certified Mental Health Technician to support nursing staff and ensure patient safety.

You will assist with daily living activities, maintain a safe environment under RN supervision, and handle clerical tasks as needed. This is a full-time, variable-shift position at a major hospital in the Las Vegas area.

Qualifications

• Currently certified nursing assistant and maintain certification.
• BLS (AHA) certification current.
• Knowledge of medical terminology.
• Minimum six months experience in an acute care hospital or physician's office.
• Behavioral Violence Prevention (BVP) certification within 6 months of hire and maintain current.

Responsibilities

• Assist with activities of daily living and provide basic nursing care under RN supervision.
• Maintain a safe environment and follow Nursing Structure Standards and hospital policies.
• Handle clerical duties as assigned.

Skills

Medical Terminology

Education

Certified Nursing Assistant certificate

BLS (AHA) certificate

Behavioral Violence Prevention certificate

Job description

Overview

At North Vista Hospital, our dedicated team of professionals are committed to our core values of quality, compassion, and community. As a member of Prime Healthcare, a Top-15 hospital system in the United States, North Vista Hospital is actively seeking new members to join its award-winning team!

North Vista Hospital is an accredited 177-bed state-of-the-art hospital located in North Las Vegas, Nevada.North Vista offers comprehensive healthcare services, including mental health care, emergency care, heart care, advanced surgical procedures, diagnostic imaging and help for a broad range of medical conditions. Equipped with advanced medical technology and staffed by a team of highly skilled healthcare professionals, North Vista is committed to providing high-quality care in a friendly hospital environment. The hospital has achieved numerous quality award distinctions including Patient Safety Excellence Award, Bariatric Surgery Excellence Award, Heart Failure recognition and more. For more information, please visit www.northvistahospital.com.

Responsibilities

The Certified Mental Health Technician is a licensed assistive person who assists with activities of daily living, provides basic nursing care, clerical duties as assigned and assists in maintenance of a safe environment under the direction and supervision of the Registered Nurse in charge of the team and/or unit. Performs responsibilities within the guidelines of the Nursing Structure Standards, Hospital/Nursing Policy and state regulatory and accrediting requirements.

Qualifications

Education and Work Experience

• Current Certified Nursing Assistant certificate upon hire, required and maintain current.


• Current BLS (AHA) upon hire and maintain current.


• Possesses knowledge of Medical Terminology.


• Minimum six months previous experience in an acute care hospital or physician's office preferred.


• Current Behavioral Violence Prevention (BVP) certificate within 6 months of hire and maintain current.

Employment Status

Full Time

Shift

Variable

Equal Employment Opportunity

Company is an equal employment opportunity employer. Company prohibits discrimination against any applicant or employee based on race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, age (subject to applicable law), disability, military status, genetic information or any other basis protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws. The Company also prohibits harassment of applicants or employees based on any of these protected categories. Know Your Rights: https://www.eeoc.gov/sites/default/files/2022-10/EEOC_KnowYourRights_screen_reader_10_20.pdf