Mental Health Tech II Fulltime Days

Position Summary Baptist Health Brookwood Hospital 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). Baptist Health Brookwood Hospital is a 595-bed comprehensive healthcare facility known for providing a wide range of medical services and specialized care to the Homewood community and beyond. Our dedicated team of physicians, nurses, clinicians and medical professionals are committed to delivering quality and compassionate care. Accredited by The Joint Commission, Baptist Health Brookwood Hospital is recognized for excellence in stroke care, cardiovascular services, rehabilitation, bariatrics, surgical care including minimally invasive procedures and is one of the largest providers of psychiatry care in the state. We have earned Primary Stroke Center certification from The Joint Commission and Get with the Guidelines® Gold Plus Achievement in Stroke from the American Heart Association. Our bariatric program is accredited by the American College of Surgeons Metabolic and Bariatric Surgery Accreditation and Quality Improvement Program (MBSAQIP) as a Comprehensive Center. The campus also includes the Women’s Medical Center, providing full-service care for women at all stages of life, including gynecologic surgery, maternity, and a labor and delivery unit with a Level III NICU. The center holds Advanced Certification in Perinatal Care from The Joint Commission. Baptist Health Brookwood Hospital Offers Great NEW Competitive Pay and Great 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 (childcare, 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 Responsibilities Essential Functions Documents observations on assigned patients in legible, accurate and appropriate format following hospital and unit procedures. Communicates appropriate information regarding the patient’s condition to the RN and other members of the 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 unit-specific tasks and skills as defined by unit‑specific competency list. Transports and delivers items, equipment, and medications (excluding controlled substances and IV chemotherapy drugs) throughout the facility. May have limited access to areas storing 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, patient rights and compliance with the standards of regulatory and accrediting agencies. Practices efficient use of supplies. Maintains a safe, clean, and organized unit. Receives and process incoming calls, patient calls and guest requests. Transports and delivers items and equipment throughout the facility. Demonstrates the knowledge and skills necessary to provide care appropriate to the age of the patients served on his/her assigned unit.The individual must demonstrate knowledge of the principles of growth and development over the life span and possessthe 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 None Two (2) years’ 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, Crisis Intervention Specialist, Certified Nursing Assistant or Corpsman is required. #J-18808-Ljbffr