Mental Health Technician - Acute Psychiatric Adult

Mental Health Technician - Acute Psychiatric AdultSummary:Performs clinical duties as delegated by RN and within the scope of this job description and training.Responsibilities:Behavioral Expectations:Genesis modules completed by assigned date.Fulfill Goal requirements.Attend majority of mandatory meetings throughout the year, including, but not limited to staff meetings and direct connects.Job Specific Activities:Standard I: Associate demonstrates competence in the performance of duties and responsibilities related to the application of Christus St. Patrick Hospital's Core Values:Dignity/Integrity:Maintains confidentiality of information as requiredConducts and presents self in a professional mannerRespects the culture and ethnic heritage of othersDemonstrated honesty consistently in all relationshipsFollows the Christus Health Guidelines related to Health Insurance Portability & Accountability Act (HIPAA), designed to prevent or detect unauthorized disclosure of Protected Health Information (PHI)Excellence:Accepts constructive criticism and modifies actions accordinglySeeks opportunity for professional and personal growthActively seeks ways to improve level of performance/serviceStewardship:Flexible and adaptive to changes in work processes and functionsSupport department objectives and the Strategic Plan of the hospitalUses resources/assets in a cost effective mannerNotifies appropriate personnel of facility's needs or issuesCompassion:Assists others in completing tasks or duties effectivelyResponds to needs/requests of others in a caring and timely mannerOpen to different ideas and alternatives to solutionsStandard II. Patient Safety and Security:Maintains continuous alertness and response to patient safety issues and participates in maintaining a safe and secure patient care environment:Uses patient identifiers as defined by policyMakes rounds to assure patient safety and satisfactionMaintains falls precautionsPerforms complete hand-off communication clearly and effectivelyProvides emergency assistance within the defined roleMaintains a hazard-free work environmentMaintains unit securityParticipates in emergency and disaster plansComplies with regulatory agency guidelines/rulesStandard III. Regulatory Compliance, Confidentiality and Patient Rights:Adheres to Christus policies and procedures and the standards of DNV, OSHA, DHH, HIPAA, etc:Maintains infection control standards by using proper isolation techniques, handwashing and standard precautionsProvides privacy and maintenance of confidentialityPromotes patients right to make personal choices to accommodate their needs and be free from abuse, mistreatment and neglect, reporting any instances of maltreatment to appropriate personnelGives assistance in resolving grievances and disputesProvides needed assistance in getting to and participating in patient and family meetings and other activitiesMaintains care and security of patient's personal possessionsWorks with nursing staff to reduce need for restraintsScreens telephone calls and visitor requests to protect patient confidentialityRestricts access to patient information (e.g., charts, computers, etc.)Demonstrates knowledge of informed consentRecognizes age, diversity specific needs/issues of customers servedStandard IV. Communication:Communicates with patient/family/staff members in ways that demonstrate:Responsiveness to verbal and behavioral patient communicationAwareness of age-specific needs and developmental tasksSensitivity and openness for allowing the patient to make personal choicesReinforcement of the patient plan of care and education goals, e.g. use of incentive spirometer, frequent ambulation, NPO status, etc.The ability to involve the patient/family as a source of emotional supportCommunicates with team members demonstrating:Prompt reporting of changes in patient conditionTimely awareness & reporting of clinical and equipment alarmsAppropriate access to the chain-of-commandCollaboration with the multidisciplinary teamProper telephone etiquettePerforms communication using various technology applications:Communicates with patients and staff via intercomStandards V. Professional Development:Maintains responsibility for learning needs and remains current on all aspects of the nursing assistant role:Attends inservices, department, staff or other required meetingsReviews facility specific publications, memos, policies and other job related publicationsStandard VI. Patient Care Tasks:Performs basic nursing skills competently and in accordance with Christus policies and procedures following initial competence validation:Taking, recording and reporting vital signsTaking, recording and reporting other clinical measurements such as pulse oximetry. Measuring, recording and reporting height/weight, nutritional and fluid intake/outputRecognizing and reporting abnormal changes in body functioningCare of catheters, colostomies and ileostomies within scope of practiceSpecimen collection and deliveryUsing appropriate moving and lifting techniques and equipmentCaring for the dying patient including post-mortem carePerforms patient care skills needed to assure patient comfort and safety:Bathing, grooming (mouth care, shaving, hair care) and dressingToileting, walking and skin careTray distribution and assisting with eating (proper feeding techniques and aspiration precautions) and hydrationTransferring, positioning, turning and encouraging range of motionRecording patient care activitiesAssisting with transporting patientsAssisting with admission, transfer and/or discharge processes including securing assistive devices and personal effectsPerforms delegated tasksParticipates in care of the patient environment and equipment:Maintains cleanliness of room and bedside areaReplenishes water, linen, towels, etc.Standard VII. Business Literacy:Ensures effective use of suppliesRequirements:Education/Skills:High School Diploma requiredExperience:1 year of mental health technician experience preferred.Licenses, Registrations or Certifications:BLS required.Current de-escalation training or completion within 90 days of employment with annual recertification.Work Schedule:7PM - 7AMWork Type:Part Time