Geriatric Mental Health Tech I - FT Days

Baptist-Health; Birmingham (AL); On-site; USD 30,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical/Dental/Vision

403(b) Retirement Savings

HSA

FSA

PTO 5 weeks

Life Insurance

Extended Leave Plan

Family Care

Paid Parental Leave

Pet Insurance

Car Insurance

Tuition Reimbursement

Job summary

Baptist Health Princeton Hospital is seeking a Mental Health Tech I to provide general nursing care on the Geri Psych unit under the direction of a Registered Nurse. This role supports patient safety, comfort, and the therapeutic environment while delivering compassionate care.

The position requires CPR certification, completion of HWC within 90 days, and at least 6 months of related patient-care experience. Benefits start day one and include a range of medical and retirement plans.

Qualifications

• Education/Training: High school diploma or equivalent is required.
• Licensure/Certification: CPR certification required; Handle with Care (HWC) certification within 90 days of hire.
• Experience: 180 days (6 months) experience in mental health or related patient-care roles.

Responsibilities

• Documents observations on assigned patients in legible, accurate and appropriate format following hospital and unit procedures.
• Communicates appropriate information regarding the patient’s condition to the RN and other members of the healthcare team.
• Assists with nursing education groups.
• Completes assignments of AM/PM care, vital signs, phlebotomy, total milieu supervision of patient care; assist with admissions and discharges as assigned.
• Demonstrates competency in unit specific tasks and skill as defined by unit specific competency list.
• Transports and delivers items, equipment, and medications (excluding controlled substances and IV chemotherapy drugs) throughout the facility.
• May have limited access to areas storing medications.
• Maintains reasonably regular, punctual attendance consistent with Baptist Health and Orlando Health policies, the ADA, FMLA and other federal, state and local standards.
• Maintains compliance with all Baptist Health and Orlando Health policies and procedures.
• Participates in nursing Performance Improvement (PI) activities as assigned.
• Demonstrates awareness of legal issues, patient rights and compliance with the standards of regulatory and accrediting agencies.
• Practices efficient use of supplies.
• Maintains a safe, clean, and organized unit.
• Receives and processes incoming calls, patient calls and guest requests.
• Transports and delivers items and equipment throughout the facility.
• Demonstrates the knowledge and skills necessary to provide care appropriate to the age of the patients served on his/her assigned unit.

Skills

Effective communication

Patient care

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Baptist Health Princeton Hospital is seeking a Mental Health Tech I to provide general nursing care on the Geri Psych unit under the direction of a Registered Nurse. This role supports patient safety, comfort, and the therapeutic environment while delivering compassionate care.

The position requires CPR certification, completion of HWC within 90 days, and at least 6 months of related patient-care experience. Benefits start day one and include a range of medical and retirement plans.