Mental Health Tech I Full-Time Nights

Position Summary

Facility: Baptist Hospital Shelby Hospital

Location: Alabaster, AL

Shift: Nights

Being a Mental Health Tech Geri Psych is more than just a job - it's a calling. It's about making a real difference in people's lives, providing comfort and compassionate care to those who need it most, and being part of a dedicated team that saves lives every day.

Baptist Health Hospitals offer great NEW Competitive Pay and great fulltime & part-time benefits package that includes:

• Medical, Dental, Vision
• 403(b) Retirement Savings Plan
• Health Savings Account (HSA)
• Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
• Paid Time Off (Up to 5 weeks to start)
• Life Insurance
• Extended Leave Plan (ELP)
• Family Care (child care, elder care, pet care)
• Paid Parental Leave
• Pet Insurance
• Car Insurance
• Educational benefits including tuition reimbursement & monthly payments to help pay down any graduated school debt

ALL benefits start day one

Join our Growing Team at Baptist Health Shelby Hospital in Alabaster, AL!

At Baptist Health Shelby Hospital, we're proud to be a leading 252 bed acute care facility dedicated to delivering exceptional healthcare with a community-focused touch. Located in the heart of Alabaster- one of Alabama's fastest growing and most desirable places to live- we serve over 30,000 emergency visitors annually and offer a wide range of advanced clinical services, including cardiology, cardiovascular surgery, orthopedics, urology, robotics surgery, and more.


Our State-of-the-art facilities feature cutting-edge technology such as 3 Tesla MRI, robotic surgical systems, and 256-slice CT scanner- empowering top tier care. Recognized for excellence with accolades like ACC Cath Lab Accreditation, Trans catheter Valve certification, and Primary Stoke Center Designation, we're committed to growth, innovation, and community well-being.


Whether you're an experienced specialist or just beginning your healthcare journey, Baptist Health Shelby offers a dynamic environment where your skills make a real difference. Join us in a welcoming, fast-paced setting with easy commutes, ample free parking, and a team that feels like family. Be part of a hospital that's shaping the future of healthcare in Alabama- Where your career can thrive and your community can flourish!


Position Summary
Performs 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 patientsin legible, accurate and appropriate format following hospital and unit procedures.
• Communicates appropriate information regarding the patient's condition to the RN and other members ofthe 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 unitspecific tasks and skill as defined by unitspecific competency list.
• Transports and deliversitems, equipment, and medications(excluding controlled substances and IV chemotherapy drugs)throughout
the facility.
• May have limited accessto areasstoring 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, patientrights and compliance with the standards of regulatory and accrediting agencies.
• Practices efficient use ofsupplies.
• Maintains a safe, clean, and organized unit.
• Receives and processesincoming calls, patient calls and guest requests.
• Transports and deliversitems and equipment throughout the facility.
• Demonstratesthe knowledge and skills necessary to provide care appropriate to the age of the patientsserved 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
requirementsrelative 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
180 days 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 and Crisis Intervention Specialist.