Compassionate Mental Health Technician – Patient Care

HCA Florida Largo Hospital; Largo (FL); On-site; USD 25,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive medical, dental, vision,

Wellbeing support and counseling

Tuition assistance and education

401(k) with match and other retirement

Job summary

HCA Florida Largo West Hospital seeks a Mental Health Technician to support behavioral health patients under RN supervision. You will help maintain a safe, therapeutic environment, assist with daily living activities, and participate in crisis intervention as part of a family-like care team.

Responsibilities include obtaining vitals, coordinating activities, and assisting with admissions and discharge data.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Certified Behavioral Health Technician preferred; PCT training within 6 months of hire.
• Basic Cardiac Life Support required within 30 days of employment start date.
• Nonviolent Crisis Intervention required within 30 days of employment start date.

Responsibilities

• Obtain vitals, height/weight, intake and output, and calorie counts.
• Establish rapport and provide a safe, therapeutic environment.
• Provide patient protection including escorting and potential restraints.
• Perform bedside glucose testing and collect lab samples as needed.
• Assist RN with data collection on admission and discharge preparations.
• Coordinate group activities and encourage patient interaction.

Skills

Crisis intervention

Patient care

Vital signs

Communication

Teamwork

Education

High school diploma / GED

Certified Behavioral Health Technician preferred

PCT training within 6 months of hire

Tools

CPI training

CPR/AHA Basic Life Support

Job description

HCA Florida Largo West Hospital seeks a Mental Health Technician to support behavioral health patients under RN supervision. You will help maintain a safe, therapeutic environment, assist with daily living activities, and participate in crisis intervention as part of a family-like care team.

Responsibilities include obtaining vitals, coordinating activities, and assisting with admissions and discharge data.