Mental Health Tech PRN Nights

UT Southwestern Medical Center; Dallas (TX); Sur place; USD 30 000 - 39 000; Temps partiel

Avantages offerts par ce poste

PPO medical plan

No copay preventive care

Paid Time Off

Parental leave

Wellness programs

Tuition reimbursement

Public Service Loan Forgiveness

Résumé du poste

UT Southwestern Medical Center is seeking a Mental Health Tech for PRN night shifts. The role involves patient observation, data collection, basic hygiene, and assisting in the therapeutic milieu within an acute care setting.

Required are a High School Diploma and BLS/CPR certifications upon hire, with CPI training within 180 days. Prior inpatient or related experience is preferred. You will work in a team-focused hospital environment with opportunities for ongoing learning.

Qualifications

• Must be able to read, write and communicate in English.

Responsabilités

• Collects data ( intake/output, weight, temperature, pulse, respirations, BP) and reports anomalies to nurse.
• Performs basic hygiene care and skin assessments, follows infection control policies.
• Receives patient requests promptly and assists in patient comfort and safety.
• Documents patient information accurately in the medical record and in appropriate systems.
• Transfers and transports patients safely per Nursing policies; ensures patient dignity.
• Welcomes patients and families, introduces self, and alerts nurses to concerns.

Connaissances

English literacy

Communication

Formation

High school diploma

Description du poste

Mental Health Tech

PRN Night Shift

WHY UT SOUTHWESTERN?

With over 75 years of excellence in Dallas-Fort Worth, Texas, UT Southwestern is committed to excellence, innovation, teamwork, and compassion. As a world-renowned medical and research center, we strive to provide the best possible care, resources, and benefits for our valued employees. Ranked as the No. 1 hospital in Dallas-Fort Worth according to U.S. News & World Report , we invest in you with opportunities for career growth and development to align with your future goals. Our highly competitive benefits package offers healthcare, PTO and paid holidays, on-site childcare, wage, merit increases and so much more. We invite you to be a part of the UT Southwestern team where you'll discover a culture of teamwork, professionalism, and a rewarding career!

BENEFITS

UT Southwestern is proud to offer a competitive and comprehensive benefits package to eligible employees. Our benefits are designed to support your overall wellbeing, and include:

• PPO medical plan, available day one at no cost for full-time employee-only coverage
• 100% coverage for preventive healthcare-no copay
• Paid Time Off, available day one
• Retirement Programs through the Teacher Retirement System of Texas (TRS)
• Paid Parental Leave Benefit
• Wellness programs
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) Qualified Employer

Learn more about these and other UTSW employee benefits!

EXPERIENCE AND EDUCATION

Required

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Licenses and Certifications

(BLS) BASIC LIFE SUPPORT course accredited by the American Heart Association (AHA) or American Red Cross (ARC) is required Upon Hire and (CPI) CRISIS PREVENTION INSTITUT CER within 180 Days

Preferred

Experience

• 1 year of acute care inpatient hospital experience or
• Certified Nurses Aide certification with training from an accredited training program or
• Training from an accredited Mental Health Technician program or
• Completed first semester of Nursing Clinicals from an accredited program

JOB DUTIES

• Collects data to include: Intake and output, weight, temperature, pulse, respirations, and blood pressure. Performs skin assessments. Recognizes and immediately reports values outside normal parameters to the nurse. Demonstrates awareness of age-specific considerations in gathering these assessments (children, adolescents, adults, older adults). Performs sterile procedures in accordance with the Department of Nursing and Infection Control Policies and Procedures to include sterile gloves, dressing changes and in/out catheterization. Assists in facilitating treatment milieu. Participates in codes to protect the patient from harming self or others.
• Reports any changes in a patient's condition or behavior immediately to the nurse. Seeks assistance and guidance as needed to ensure that patient care is delivered in a safe, high quality and effective manner at all times. Monitors patient sharps and valuables and labels-handles appropriately. Conducts walking/exercise and community groups.
• Responds to patient requests for assistance in a respectful, positive and timely manner. Asks the patient and/or patient's family, "Can I do anything else for you" before leaving the room.
• Performs basic hygiene care in accordance with the Department of Nursing Policies and Procedures. Checks skin carefully during the bath, reports anything other than normal immediately to the nurse.
• Makes frequent and ongoing patient rounds to comfort, position, and to provide toileting and hygiene care. Lets the patient know when you will return. Patient rarely finds it necessary to use the call light.
• Documents patient information accurately and in appropriate place in a timely manner.
• Transfers, and transports patients safely and in accordance with the Department of Nursing Policies and Procedures, with concern for age-specific considerations. Ensures that patient is covered with robe and/or blankets and that slippers are on feet (even if Transporter is taking patient).
• Welcomes new patient/patient's family. Knocks before entering room. Smiles and introduces self. Wears name tag. Immediately alerts nurse if patient/patient's family seems or is unhappy and you have not resolved the issue.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

Must be able to read, write and communicate in English.

Assumes accountabilities for all actions in the workplace. Reports errors promptly.

Orients new staff and students to work areas. Collaborates with other nursing staff and hospital employees to create an environment that is conducive to the retention of qualified personnel.

Attends at least 80% of scheduled staff meetings and 100% of mandatory educational sessions.

Utilizes downtime to assist others and/or to provide additional amenities to patients and/or patients' families.

Extended walking and standing daily, frequently carrying up to 40 lbs., ability to grasp, requires corrected vision and hearing to normal range, full range of