Mental Health Tech: Crisis Care & Patient Support

University Medical Center; Louisville (KY); Presencial; USD 25.000 - 36.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

UofL Health in Louisville is seeking a Mental Health Tech to assist in caring for psychiatric patients under RN supervision. You will help maintain a safe environment, support daily activities, and participate in crisis intervention as needed.

CPR certification is required, and experience in inpatient/ED psychiatry is preferred. The role emphasizes teamwork with nurses and other healthcare professionals, transport duties, and adherence to hospital policies and HIPAA requirements while

Formación

• One year inpatient or emergency psychiatry experience preferred.
• CPR certification required.
• Training in crisis intervention preferred.

Responsabilidades

• Monitor and maintain the therapeutic environment.
• Identify, manage, and stabilize crisis situations.
• Transports patients and assists during tests and discharge.
• Perform vital signs, phlebotomy, and point-of-care testing.
• Assist nursing staff and other disciplines.

Conocimientos

Crisis intervention

Vital signs monitoring

Phlebotomy

Documentation

Team collaboration

Educación

High School diploma or GED

College coursework in social & health sciences

Descripción del empleo

UofL Health in Louisville is seeking a Mental Health Tech to assist in caring for psychiatric patients under RN supervision. You will help maintain a safe environment, support daily activities, and participate in crisis intervention as needed.

CPR certification is required, and experience in inpatient/ED psychiatry is preferred. The role emphasizes teamwork with nurses and other healthcare professionals, transport duties, and adherence to hospital policies and HIPAA requirements while