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Overview
Under the supervision of an RN, the Mental Health Technician provides direct patient care. Performs procedures for patients and provides technical services and support. Successful performance contributes to a holistic approach to the delivery of services, improved patient care, and a high level of satisfaction from patients and families. Why UnityPoint Health?
- Commitment to our Team - We've been named a Top 150 Place to Work in Healthcare 2022 by Becker's Healthcare for our commitment to our team members.
- Culture - At UnityPoint Health, you Come for a fulfilling career and experience a culture guided by uncompromising values and unwavering belief in doing what's right for the people we serve.
- Benefits - Our competitive Total Rewards program offers benefits options that align with your needs and priorities, no matter what life stage you're in.
- Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Commitment - We're committed to ensuring you have a voice that is heard regardless of role, race, gender, religion, or sexual orientation.
- Development - We believe equipping you with support and development opportunities is an essential part of delivering a remarkable employment experience.
- Community Involvement - Be an essential part of our core purpose-to improve the health of the people and communities we serve.
Visit us at UnityPoint.org/careers to hear more from our team members about why UnityPoint Health is a great place to work. https://dayinthelife.unitypoint.org/
Responsibilities
Clinical Excellence/Patient Care
- Assists patients with activities of daily living.
- Answers patient call lights.
- Assists with simple procedures as defined in work area.
- Takes and records vital signs and weights.
- Monitors and records intake and output.
- Transports patients, equipment, supplies, and specimens including transport of patients with traction.
- Assists in maintaining a clean, orderly and safe environment.
- Performs procedures specific to the assigned area.
- Utilizes a holistic approach (considering physical, psych/social, spiritual, educational, safety, and related criteria) appropriate to the age of the patients served in the assigned service area.
- Obtains adequate blood specimens as defined in work area.
- Labels all specimens in accordance with standards.
- Demonstrates initiative to improve quality and customer service.
- Assists with 15 min checks on patients. Assist in shift room checks.
- Participates in individual and group therapies.
- Assists in placing patients in seclusion or restraints if needed.
- Assists with patient laundry.
Qualifications
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Minimum Requirements Identify items that are minimally required to perform the essential functions of this position. |
Preferred or Specialized Not required to perform the essential functions of the position. |
Education: |
High school diploma/GED or
currently & actively working towards completion of diploma/GED |
* Successful completion of Certified Nursing Aide (CNA) program with active registration on Iowa Direct Care Registry * OR at least at a junior level in an accredited BSN program |
Experience: |
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Previous healthcare experience |
License(s)/Certification(s): |
Must possess and maintain current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification or within three (3) months from date of hire. |
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Knowledge/Skills/Abilities: |
Writes, reads, comprehends and speaks fluent English. Multicultural sensitivity. Microsoft Office - basic computer skills. Customer/patient focused. Critical thinking skills using independent judgment in making decisions. |
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Other: |
Use of usual and customary equipment used to perform essential functions of the position. |
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- Area of Interest: Behavioral Health Services;
- FTE/Hours per pay period: .80;
- Department: Other Behavioral - Geropsyc;
- Shift: Evenings, 3:00 pm - 7:00 pm and 3:00 pm - 11:00 pm, for 64 hours per pay period. There is a holiday and a every third weekend rotation.;
- Job ID: 156994;
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UnityPoint Health
USD $15.25/Hr.-USD $22.15/Hr.
Nov 16, 2024