Mental Health Tech
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- North Kansas City Hospital
- FLOATS-MED/SURG
- Nursing Support
- 7P - 7A
- 1845-0715
- FT
- Req #: 18257-13593
Summary
SUMMARY: SUMMARY: Mental Health Technician is responsible for the direct, continuous observation of patients. She/he intervenes as necessary to prevent physical harm to patients who might be at high risk to injuring themselves or others due to confusion, delirium,self-destructive behavior, or a high likelihood of falling. Mental Health Technician works with others in the healthcare team to provide Activities of Daily Living and assure prompt intervention to maintain patient safety.
EXPERIENCE: Previous direct patient care preferred but not required.
OTHER: Prolonged sitting, standing, and walking.
LICENSE/CERT: Required: BLS (Basic Life Support) from AHA (American Heart Association)
EDUCATION: Required: High School or Equivalent
EXPERIENCE: Previous direct patient care preferred but not required.
OTHER: Prolonged sitting, standing, and walking.
LICENSE/CERT: Required: BLS (Basic Life Support) from AHA (American Heart Association)
EDUCATION: Required: High School or Equivalent