Mental Health Tech II FT PM

Position Summary

Baptist Health Citizens Hospital 

Talladega, AL 

Mental Tech II 

7p-7A

Baptist Health Citizens Hospital is a 122-bed medical and surgical facility located in Talladega, Alabama. The hospital offers a full complement of services, including diagnostic imaging, digestive health care, orthopedics, sleep medicine and surgical services. The hospital’s dedicated sleep disorder center is accredited by the American Academy of Sleep Medicine, the gold standard for sleep care.

Baptist Health Citizens is part of the Orlando Health system of care, which includes award-winning hospitals and ERs, specialty institutes, urgent care centers, primary care practices and outpatient facilities that span Florida’s east to west coasts, Central Alabama and Puerto Rico. Collectively, our team members honor our over 100-year legacy by providing professional and compassionate care to the patients, families and communities we serve. 

Position SummaryPerforms general nursing care to patients in a manner that considers safety, comfort, and the therapeutic environment under the direction and supervision of the Registered Nurse (RN).

Responsibilities

Essential Functions • Documents observations on assigned patients in legible, accurate and appropriate format following hospital and unit procedures. • Communicates appropriate information regarding the patient’s condition to the RN and other members of the healthcare team. • Assists with nursing education groups. • Completes assignments of AM/PM care, vital signs, phlebotomy, total milieu supervision of patient care: assist members of the nursing team and/or other disciplines; assist with admissions and discharges as assigned. • Demonstrates competency in unit specific tasks and skills as defined by unit specific competency list. • Transports and delivers items, equipment, and medications (excluding controlled substances and IV chemotherapy drugs) throughout the facility. • May have limited access to areas storing medications. • Maintains reasonably regular, punctual attendance consistent with Orlando Health policies, the ADA, FMLA and other federal, state, and local standards. • Maintains compliance with all Orlando Health policies and procedures. Other Related Functions • Participates in nursing Performance Improvement (PI) activities as assigned. • Demonstrates awareness of legal issues, patient rights and compliance with the standards of regulatory and accrediting agencies. • Practices efficient use of supplies. • Maintains a safe, clean, and organized unit. • Receives and process incoming calls, patient calls and guest requests. • Transports and delivers items and equipment throughout the facility. • Demonstrates the knowledge and skills necessary to provide care appropriate to the age of the patients served on his/her assigned unit. The individual must demonstrate knowledge of the principles of growth and development over the life span and possess the ability to assess data reflective of the patient’s status and interpret the appropriate information needed to identify each patient’s requirements relative to his or her age-specific needs, and to provide the care needed as described in the unit’s/area’s/department’s policies and procedures.

Qualifications

Education/Training High school diploma or equivalent is required. Licensure/Certification • Maintains current Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) certification. • Must obtain and maintain current Handle with Care (HWC) Certification within 90 days of hire. Experience • Two (2) years’ experience as Mental Health Technician, Psychology Technician, Psychiatric Technician, Behavioral Health Technician, Registered Behavioral Health Technician, Behavioral Health Specialist, Direct Support Personnel, Group Home Assistant/Paraprofessional, Correctional Officers, EMT’s, Paramedics, Medical Assistants, Patient Care Technicians, Home Health Aides, Patient Care Assistants, Certified Medical Assistants, Nursing Assistant, Crisis Intervention Specialist, Certified Nursing Assistant or Corpsman is required. • Associate’s degree in psychology, education, child development or a healthcare-related field may substitute for up to two (2) years of experience.