Mental Health Tech - Crisis Care & Patient Support

uoflhealth; Louisville (KY); On-site; USD 36,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

UofL Health is seeking a Mental Health Tech for the Peace - Louisville location to assist in caring for psychiatric patients under RN supervision. You will help maintain a safe, therapeutic environment and support activities of daily living according to physician orders and hospital procedures.

Responsibilities include crisis intervention, patient transport, vital signs, phlebotomy, and documentation while collaborating with the nursing team.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or GED required.
• CPR certification (AHA) required.
• One year inpatient or emergency psychiatric experience preferred.
• Completion of an MT/EMT training program preferred.

Responsibilities

• Monitor and maintain the therapeutic environment.
• Participate in crisis identification, management and stabilization.
• Transport patients and accompany them for tests and discharge.
• Assist with basic nursing tasks and documentation per policies.
• Ensure HIPAA compliance and patient safety.

Skills

Compassionate patient care

Crisis management

Communication

Education

High School diploma or GED

1 year inpatient or emergency psychiatry experience

EMT/Medical Assistant training

Nursing student training (Fundamentals)

Tools

EMR systems

Job description

UofL Health is seeking a Mental Health Tech for the Peace - Louisville location to assist in caring for psychiatric patients under RN supervision. You will help maintain a safe, therapeutic environment and support activities of daily living according to physician orders and hospital procedures.

Responsibilities include crisis intervention, patient transport, vital signs, phlebotomy, and documentation while collaborating with the nursing team.