ED Mental Health Technician

Parkridge Health System; Chattanooga (TN); On-site; USD 36,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefits

Tuition assistance

Paid time off

Long- and short-term disability

401(k) plan with match

Job summary

Parkridge Medical Center in Chattanooga, TN is seeking an ED Mental Health Technician for a full-time night shift to deliver high-quality, patient-centered care in behavioral health under the supervision of a registered nurse.

You will assist with activities of daily living, help maintain a safe and organized patient environment, and support the nursing team while following hospital policies and procedures. Parkridge Medical Center offers a comprehensive benefits package and growth opportunities.

Qualifications

• BCLS certification required within 90 days of employment start date.
• Nonviolent Crisis Intervention within 30 days of employment start date.
• High School Diploma or GED required.

Responsibilities

• Deliver patient-centered care under RN supervision in behavioral health.
• Assist with activities of daily living and maintain a safe, clean patient environment.
• Support nursing staff and comply with hospital policies and procedures.

Skills

BCLS

Nonviolent Crisis Intervention

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

Emergency Room, Full-Time NIGHTS

Do you want to join an organization that invests in you as a(an) ED Mental Health Technician? At Parkridge Medical Center, you come first. HCA Healthcare has committed up to $300 million in programs to support our incredible team members over the course of three years.

Job Summary And Qualifications

The Mental Health Technician delivers high quality, patient-centered care by performing a variety of delegated basic patient care services related to behavioral health nursing functions and activities of daily living. Under the supervision of the registered nurse, the Mental Health Technician assists the nursing staff in providing patient care in accordance with the MHT’s skills/training and the needs of the department, and consistently assists the patient care team with maintaining a clean, well-organized, and safe patient care environment. The Mental Health Technician complies with all hospital policies/procedures and observes the State Board of Nursing rules for unlicensed personnel.

What qualifications you will need:

• Basic Cardiac Life Support must be obtained within 90 days of employment start date
• Nonviolent Crisis Intervention must be obtained within 30 days of employment start date
• High School Graduate / GED

Occasional/ Intermittent Required

Benefits

No experience Required Years of Experience

Parkridge Medical Center, offers a total rewards package that supports the health, life, career and retirement of our colleagues. The available plans and programs include:

• Comprehensive benefits for medical, prescription drug, dental, vision, behavioral health and telemedicine services
• Wellbeing support, including free counseling and referral services
• Time away from work programs for paid time off, paid family leave, long- and short-term disability coverage and leaves of absence
• Savings and retirement resources, including a 401(k) Plan with a 100% match on 3% to 9% of pay (based on years of service), Employee Stock Purchase Plan, flexible spending accounts, preferred banking partnerships, retirement readiness tools, rollover support and financial wellbeing counseling
• Education support through tuition assistance, student loan assistance, certification support, dependent scholarships and a partnership with Galen College of Nursing
• Additional benefits for fertility and family building, adoption assistance, life insurance, supplemental health protection plans, auto and home insurance, legal counseling, identity theft protection and consumer discounts

Learn More About Employee Benefits

Note: Eligibility for benefits may vary by location.

Parkridge Medical Center is a 270+ bed hospital. We are near downtown Chattanooga. We feature comprehensive diagnostic, medical, and surgical services. These services include cardiovascular surgery and cancer treatment. These services include intensive care, orthopedic and spine surgery, and rehabilitation. The facility includes a state of the art neurosurgery program. Patients also have access to OB-GYN services. Patients have access to a level III Neonatal Intensive Care Unit. They also have access to (NICU) and behavioral health treatment centers for children and adults.

"Good people beget good people."- Dr. Thomas Frist, Sr.

HCA Healthcare Co-Founder

We are an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.