Inpatient Mental Health Care Technician

Allegheny Health Network; Erie (Erie County); On-site; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

Allegheny Health Network seeks a highly responsible healthcare support professional to assist with patient monitoring and data collection. You will observe patient status, obtain vital signs, and help document changes for the care team.

Under nursing supervision, you will support safety and treatment planning, respond to codes, and assist with crisis interventions as needed. A degree or relevant experience is required, and CPR may be required within six months of hire.

Qualifications

• This role requires a Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience.
• CPR certification is required within six months of hire.
• Familiarity with HIPAA privacy practices and security guidelines.

Responsibilities

• Gathers patient information and observes changes for treatment planning.
• Works under nursing supervision to support ongoing patient care.
• Records patient data and reports changes to the nursing staff.
• Responds to facility Code events and provides crisis intervention when needed.

Skills

Patient assessment

Vital signs

Crisis intervention

Education

Bachelor’s degree or 1-2 years experience

Job description

Allegheny Health Network seeks a highly responsible healthcare support professional to assist with patient monitoring and data collection. You will observe patient status, obtain vital signs, and help document changes for the care team.

Under nursing supervision, you will support safety and treatment planning, respond to codes, and assist with crisis interventions as needed. A degree or relevant experience is required, and CPR may be required within six months of hire.