Mental Health Technician LeadEssential Functions (list in order of importance)
- Completes and documents milieu tasks as assigned by charge nurse including patient and milieu monitoring, safety checks, assisting with vital signs, activities of daily living (ADL's), obtaining lab specimens, and patient transport for tests and procedures. Works to maintain a safe and therapeutic milieu.
- Assists with admission and discharge process including completing assigned sections of assessment/admission tools; escorting patients to and from psychiatric unit; checking for contraband; recording/ storing personal objects and valuables, and orienting patient to the unit.
- Intervenes with patients and visitors to offer support, information, and limit setting as needed.
- Meets with patients individually and in groups as required and documents in the medical record regarding patient progress, or lack thereof, against patient goals.
- Communicates relevant information to treatment team members so that the treatment plan can be updated and altered as required.
- Assists in the restraint process for those patients who pose an immediate risk of harm to self, other patients or staff. Restraint instructions are provided by the charge nurse and restraint will always be conducted in a respectful and non-aggressive manner.
Marginal Functions (list in order of importance)
- Performs both essential and marginal job functions in a safe manner as identified by Saint Anthony Hospital and the respective department while adhering to the Hospital’s confidentiality norms and standards. Actively and consistently demonstrates the core values of Saint Anthony Hospital in all interactions with others.
- Assumes responsibility for knowing and maintaining established hospital and departmental objectives, policies/procedures including general sanitation, safety, environmental and infection control standards.
- Participates in performance activities including problem identification, data collection, solution selection, implementation and evaluation. Also assists in the care and maintenance of departmental equipment and supplies as appropriate.
- Participates in staff meetings and other in services, meetings or committees as required.
- Functions in a cost-conscious manner (i.e. conserving supplies, caring for and maintaining equipment, appropriate billing and charges, etc.).
FOOTNOTE: Exposure to Bloodborne Pathogens (OSHA) during the performance of any essential or marginal duty should be designated as [1].
General Job Requirements (List any experiences or training, including length of time necessary for proficiency, required to perform the job.)
- Understands the growth and development needs of the patient,and integrates the family/support system into patient care as appropriate.
- At least one year of experience in customer service or social support services such as mental health, social service agencies, hospitals, or education
- Excellent interpersonal skills
- Demonstrated ability to perform as part of a support team
- Bachelors Degree in health care related field preferred
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