Mental Health Tech: Crisis Care & Safe Patient Support

University Medical Center, Inc.; Louisville (KY); Presencial; USD 25.000 - 30.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

UofL Health is seeking a Mental Health Tech to assist in delivering care to psychiatric patients in crisis under RN supervision. The role focuses on maintaining a safe, therapeutic environment, assisting with exams, hygiene, and daily living activities, and supporting crisis intervention and safety protocols.

The position requires high school diploma or GED, CPR certification, and a valid driver's license for transport roles. Prior inpatient/psychiatry experience is preferred.

Formación

• Education: High School diploma or GED or equivalent.
• Experience: One year of inpatient or emergency psychiatry or related experience preferred.
• Certification: CPR accredited by the American Heart Association for Healthcare Providers; crisis intervention training preferred.
• Licensure: Valid driver’s license required for Transport roles.

Responsabilidades

• Monitors and maintains the therapeutic environment.
• Identifies, manages, and stabilizes crisis situations.
• Transports patients and remains with them for the duration of tests.
• Assists with admission, discharge, and safety procedures including seclusion/restraint as directed.
• Performs vital signs, phlebotomy and point-of-care testing; documents results as needed.
• Supports the nursing team and other disciplines in patient care activities.
• Performs basic nursing tasks and activities of daily living as appropriate to clinical service.
• Cross-trains to provide staffing support to alternate psychiatric units as needed.
• Maintains compliance with hospital policies, HIPAA, and safety standards.

Conocimientos

Patient care

Crisis intervention

Vital signs

Phlebotomy

Safety procedures

Team collaboration

Educación

High School diploma or GED

CPR certification

Descripción del empleo

UofL Health is seeking a Mental Health Tech to assist in delivering care to psychiatric patients in crisis under RN supervision. The role focuses on maintaining a safe, therapeutic environment, assisting with exams, hygiene, and daily living activities, and supporting crisis intervention and safety protocols.

The position requires high school diploma or GED, CPR certification, and a valid driver's license for transport roles. Prior inpatient/psychiatry experience is preferred.