Mental Health Technician — Caring Team, Growth & Benefits

HCA Florida West Tampa Hospital; Tampa (FL); On-site; USD 23,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision insurance

401(k) with match

Employee Stock Purchase Plan

Tuition assistance

Certification support

Life insurance

Disability coverage

Job summary

HCA Florida West Tampa Hospital is seeking a Mental Health Technician to support patients in behavioral health units. You will work under the supervision of a registered nurse, performing basic patient care, crisis intervention, and activities of daily living to help create a safe and therapeutic environment.

Responsibilities include obtaining vital signs, assisting with admissions and discharges data collection, supervising activities, and serving as a positive role model for socialization.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• BCLS certification required within 30 days of employment start date.
• Nonviolent Crisis Intervention must be obtained within 30 days of employment start date.
• PCT training within 6 months of hire.
• Certified Behavioral Health Technician preferred.

Responsibilities

• Obtain vital signs, height and weight, intake and output, calorie counts.
• Establish rapport with patients and provide a safe environment.
• Observe, monitor and protect patient safety; escort and restrain if needed.
• Perform bedside glucose testing and collect lab samples as needed.
• Assist RN with data collection on admission and discharge planning.
• Serve as a positive role model for socialization and interactions.
• Coordinate and participate in group activities to encourage patient engagement.

Skills

Crisis intervention

Basic patient care

Communication with patients

Education

High school diploma or GED

Certified Behavioral Health Technician

PCT training

CPI training

BCLS certification

Job description

HCA Florida West Tampa Hospital is seeking a Mental Health Technician to support patients in behavioral health units. You will work under the supervision of a registered nurse, performing basic patient care, crisis intervention, and activities of daily living to help create a safe and therapeutic environment.

Responsibilities include obtaining vital signs, assisting with admissions and discharges data collection, supervising activities, and serving as a positive role model for socialization.