Compassionate Mental Health Tech | Safe Care

HCA Florida Largo Hospital; Largo (FL); On-site; USD 21,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

Education support

Paid time off

Job summary

HCA Florida Largo Hospital is seeking a Mental Health Technician to support basic patient care in behavioral health under RN supervision. You will help maintain a safe, therapeutic environment, assist with daily living activities and crisis intervention within a family-like team.

Responsibilities include vitals, rapport building, patient observation, glucose testing, and aiding in admissions/discharges. Local on-site role with strong emphasis on safety and patient interaction.

Qualifications

• Basic Cardiac Life Support must be obtained within 30 days of employment start date
• Nonviolent Crisis Intervention must be obtained within 60 days of employment start date
• Other-Fingerprint Required
• High School Graduate / GED

Responsibilities

• Obtain vital signs, height and weight, intake and output, calorie counts
• Establish effective rapport with patients
• Observe, monitor and provide protection to ensure patient safety; escorting patients and restraining patients if needed
• Perform bedside glucose testing and collection of samples for lab as needed
• Assist the RN to collect data from patients on admission for patient processing and discharge preparations
• Provide a positive role model for developing socialization skills
• Coordinate and participate in group activities and encourage patient interaction

Skills

Crisis intervention

Patient safety

Vital signs measurement

Education

Certified Behavioral Health Technician

PCT training within 6 months

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

Basic Cardiac Life Support (BCLS)

Nonviolent Crisis Intervention (NVCI)

Job description

HCA Florida Largo Hospital is seeking a Mental Health Technician to support basic patient care in behavioral health under RN supervision. You will help maintain a safe, therapeutic environment, assist with daily living activities and crisis intervention within a family-like team.

Responsibilities include vitals, rapport building, patient observation, glucose testing, and aiding in admissions/discharges. Local on-site role with strong emphasis on safety and patient interaction.