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Mental Health Technician 1 PRN PremiumFranciscan Missionaries of Our Lady Health System • Baton Rouge, LA, United States
Mental Health Technician 1 PRN Premium

Mental Health Technician 1 PRN Premium

Franciscan Missionaries of Our Lady Health System • Baton Rouge, LA, United States
8 days ago
Job type
  • Full-time
Job description

Job Description

The Mental Health Tech establishes a therapeutic relationship with assigned patients and helps patients with daily living. Responsible for the overall maintenance of a therapeutic environment. Takes vital signs, weighs patients and collects routine specimens. Relies on establish guidelines to accomplish tasks. Works under close supervision.

Responsibilities

  • Patient Care

Assists patient with activities of daily living, toileting, feeding, and grooming.

  • Make beds and clean rooms as necessary.
  • Takes and records patient vital signs including height, weight, blood pressure, pulse and respirations under the supervision of a nurse.
  • Assists with the admission process as directed.
  • Provide assisting in group setting as necessary under the direction of a nurse or therapist.
  • Assists in moving patients from place to place on and off the unit or area where assigned.
  • Assists with laundering of clothes as necessary or directed.
  • Redirects patients and uses proper technique to prevent patient aggression, falls or injury.
  • Retrieves medications from the pneumatic tube system and / or pharmacy and delivers the medications to the nurse and / or place medications in a secure location as determined by the nurse manager
  • Documentation
  • Documents vital signs, activities of daily living, sleep hours, safety checks and environmental checks as appropriate.

  • Assists in documentation of group activities under the direction of a licensed professional.
  • Communication and Collaboration
  • Notifies nurse, therapist or physician of patient behaviors, needs and safety concerns.

  • Participates in treatment team process.
  • Conducts phone calls, takes messages and delivers messages as appropriate.
  • Orients patient to program.
  • Interacts with patients on a one on one basis in a therapeutic manner and reports relevant patient information.
  • Safety
  • Conducts environmental safety checks and notifies nurse of issues.

  • Conducts patient safety checks as directed.
  • Obtain and dispense belongings as appropriate at admission, discharge and throughout stay.
  • Follows organizational infection control procedures including, but not limited to handwashing and cleaning
  • Inspects for contraband items as appropriate.
  • Monitors patients for potential hazards.
  • Qualifications

    Education : High School Diploma or Equivalent

    Experience : Crisis Intervention Training within 90 days of employment

    Special Skills : Proficient in the English language, verbal and written communications skills, basic computer skills

    Certifications : BLS Certification

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