Inpatient Mental Health Tech — Crisis Intervention

University Medical Center, Inc.; Louisville (KY); Presencial; USD 32.000 - 42.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

University Medical Center, Inc. in Louisville, KY is seeking a Mental Health Tech to support psychiatric patients under RN supervision. You will help maintain a safe, therapeutic environment, assist in crisis intervention, and handle routine tasks such as vitals and basic nursing care.

The role involves transporting patients, assisting with admissions and discharges, and ensuring adherence to HIPAA and hospital policies. Prior psychiatric setting experience is preferred.

Formación

• High school diploma or GED is required.
• CPR certification (American Heart Association for Healthcare Providers) is required.
• Must obtain crisis intervention training as determined by the facility.

Responsabilidades

• Monitor and maintain a safe, therapeutic environment.
• Assist in crisis stabilization and patient management.
• Transport patients and accompany them for tests or discharge.
• Perform vital signs, oxygen saturation monitoring, phlebotomy and basic nursing tasks under RN supervision.
• Assist with activities of daily living and documentation per hospital policies.

Educación

High School diploma or GED

College coursework in social and health sciences

Descripción del empleo

University Medical Center, Inc. in Louisville, KY is seeking a Mental Health Tech to support psychiatric patients under RN supervision. You will help maintain a safe, therapeutic environment, assist in crisis intervention, and handle routine tasks such as vitals and basic nursing care.

The role involves transporting patients, assisting with admissions and discharges, and ensuring adherence to HIPAA and hospital policies. Prior psychiatric setting experience is preferred.