Mental Health Technician PRN

HCA Florida West Tampa Hospital; Tampa (FL); On-site; USD 30,000 - 40,000; Part time

Job summary

Join a leading hospital as a Mental Health Technician PRN, providing basic patient care and support for behavioral health patients. Collaborate with a dedicated team and contribute to maintaining a safe and therapeutic environment, all while receiving competitive benefits.

Benefits

Comprehensive medical coverage

Flexible spending accounts

401(k) Plan with matching

Education assistance

Colleague recognition program

Qualifications

• Certified Behavioral Health Technician preferred.
• Must be able to lift a maximum of 100 lbs.

Responsibilities

• Perform basic patient care services related to behavioral health.
• Monitor and provide protection to ensure patient safety.
• Coordinate and participate in group activities.

Skills

Basic Cardiac Life Support

Crisis Prevention Intervention

Education

High school or GED

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Description

Introduction

Do you have the PRN career opportunities as a(an) Mental Health Technician PRN you want with your current employer? We have an exciting opportunity for you to join HCA Florida West Tampa Hospital which is part of the nation's leading provider of healthcare services, HCA Healthcare.

Benefits

HCA Florida West Tampa Hospital, offers a total rewards package that supports the health, life, career and retirement of our colleagues. The available plans and programs include:

• Comprehensive medical coverage that covers many common services at no cost or for a low copay. Plans include prescription drug and behavioral health coverage as well as telemedicine services and free AirMed medical transportation.
• Additional options for dental and vision benefits, life and disability coverage, flexible spending accounts, supplemental health protection plans (accident, critical illness, hospital indemnity), auto and home insurance, identity theft protection, legal counseling, long-term care coverage, moving assistance, pet insurance and more.
• Fertility and family building benefits through Progyny
• Free counseling services and resources for emotional, physical and financial wellbeing
• Family support, including adoption assistance, child and elder care resources and consumer discounts
• 401(k) Plan with a 100% match on 3% to 9% of pay (based on years of service)
• Employee Stock Purchase Plan
• Retirement readiness and rollover services and preferred banking partnerships
• Education assistance (tuition, student loan, certification support, dependent scholarships)
• Colleague recognition program
• Time Away From Work Program (paid time off, paid family leave, long- and short-term disability coverage and leaves of absence)
  
  

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Note: Eligibility for benefits may vary by location.

Our teams are a committed, caring group of colleagues. Do you want to work as a(an) Mental Health Technician PRN where your passion for creating positive patient interactions is valued? If you are dedicated to caring for the well-being of others, this could be your next opportunity. We want your knowledge and expertise!

Job Summary And Qualifications

As our Mental Health Technician, you will perform basic patient care services related behavioral health under the supervision of the nurse (RN). You will also assist the patient care team with maintaining a safe and therapeutic environment, crisis intervention, and activities of daily living. We are a family like team caring for each other as we care for our patients!

Delegated tasks may include:

• You will obtain vital signs, height and weight, intake and output, calorie counts.
• You will establish effective rapport with patients.
• You observe, monitor and provide protection to ensure patient safety; this includes escorting patients and may even include restraining patients if needed.
• You will perform bedside glucose testing and collection of samples for lab as needed.
• You will assist the RN to collect data from patients on admission for patient processing and discharge preparations as instructed.
• You will provide a positive role model for developing socialization skills.
• You will coordinate and participate in group activities and encourage appropriate patient interaction.
  
  

Requirements:

• Certified Behavioral Health Technician preferred, PCT training within 6 months of hire
• igh school or GED preferred
• asic Cardiac Life Support through the American Heart Association, CPI (Crisis Prevention Intervention) training required for Behavioral Health.
• Lifting 100 Lbs. maximum with frequent lifting and/or carrying of objects weighing up to 50 Lbs.
  
  

What qualifications you will need:

• Basic Cardiac Life Support must be obtained within 30 days of employment start date
• Nonviolent Crisis Intervention must be obtained within 30 days of employment start date
• Other-Fingerprint Required must be obtained within 7 days of employment start date
  
  

For over 40 years, HCA Florida South Tampa Hospital has been providing comprehensive healthcare services. We provide high-quality medical care. We also provide surgery, outpatient therapies, and acute care. With a team of skilled colleagues, itâ€s no wonder we have a reputation for excellence. The over 180-bed acute care hospital is accredited by the Joint Commission. We provide 24-hour Emergency Care, Behavioral Healthcare, and Cardiovascular Services. We also provide General Surgery and Imaging & Diagnostic Services. As South Tampa Hospital and ER, we provide high quality, advanced care. We are one of the best-performing hospitals in the Tampa Bay area. We believe excellent people make excellence happen. If this sounds like the type of meaningful work youâ€d like to be a part of, we hope youâ€ll consider our careers at South Tampa Hospital.

HCA Healthcare has been named one of the Worldâ€s Most Ethical Companies by Ethisphere Institute for ten consecutive years (2010-2019). In 2019, HCA Healthcare spent an estimated $3.7 billion in cost for the delivery of charitable care, uninsured discounts, and other uncompensated expenses.

"Bricks and mortar do not make a hospital. People do."- Dr. Thomas Frist, Sr.

HCA Healthcare Co-Founder

If you are looking for an opportunity that provides satisfaction and personal growth, we encourage you to apply for our Mental Health Technician PRN opening. We review all applications. Qualified candidates will be contacted for interviews. Unlock the possibilities and apply today!

We are an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status

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