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 Unity Point 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 Unity Point 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.
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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:
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
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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:
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.
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.
Other:
Use of usual and customary equipment used to perform essential functions of the position.