Job Description
Introduction Are you passionate about the patient experience? At HCA Healthcare, we are committed to caring for patients with purpose and integrity. We care like family! Jump-start your career as a(an) Mental Health Tech PT Days today with Memorial Health University Medical Center. Benefits Memorial Health University Medical Center 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 free 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. Free counseling services and resources for emotional, physical and financial wellbeing 401(k) Plan with a 100% match on 3% to 9% of pay (based on years of service) Employee Stock Purchase Plan with 10% off HCA Healthcare stock Family support through fertility and family building benefits with Progyny and adoption assistance. Referral services for child, elder and pet care, home and auto repair, event planning and more Consumer discounts through Abenity and Consumer Discounts Retirement readiness, rollover assistance 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) Employee Health Assistance Fund that offers free employee-only coverage to full-time and part-time colleagues based on income. Learn more about Employee Benefits Note: Eligibility for benefits may vary by location. Come join our team as a(an) Mental Health Tech PT Days. We care for our community! Just last year, HCA Healthcare and our colleagues donated $13.8 million dollars to charitable organizations. Apply Today! Job Summary and Qualifications Functions as a member of the healthcare team and accepts responsibilities for specifically assigned duties, such as patient observation rounds, suicide risk observation and assisting with behavior modification programs. Essential Duties: Demonstrates expertise in mental health promotion and maintenance of high-quality comprehensive patient care. Displays respect for patient’s integrity, patient information and patient rights. Demonstrates expertise in the performance of tasks necessary to maintain a therapeutic environment and optimum patient care. Performs all specific skills assigned including monitoring vital signs in a complete and accurate manner. Assists with maintaining the cleanliness of the unit. Maintains high level of interpersonal relationships with all staff. Utilizes appropriate skills in telephone etiquette when answering the telephone, making sure to record correct messages and pass along to appropriate staff, including patient inquiries. Maintains unit filing and paperwork system, if assigned by Nurse Manager or Charge Nurse. Assist with maintaining patients’ activities of daily living Demonstrates ability to maintain a safe environment. Age Specific Care: This position requires competence in assessment, treatment, and/or care for the age groups indicated. The staff member must be able to demonstrate the knowledge and skills necessary to provide care, based on physical, psycho/social, educational, safety, and related criteria, appropriate to the age of the patients served in his/her assigned service area. The skills and knowledge needed to provide such care may be gained through education, training, or experience. Infant: Birth – 1 year Pediatric/Child: 1 year – 12 years Adolescent: 13 years – 18 years Adult: 19 years – 65 years Geriatric: Over 65 years N/A: this position does not provide direct patient care POSITION REQUIREMENTS Required Education: Required License/Certification: Required Experience: High school diploma or GED. Current American Heart Association or Red Cross BLS. Nonviolent Crisis Intervention (CPI) certification within 30 days of hire. Prefer at least