Mental Health Tech II - Dr. P. Phillips Hospital (Nights)
Position Summary:
Department: Patient Safety AttendantsStatus: Full-Time
Shift: Nights | Three 12-hour shifts
Title: Mental Health Tech II | Patient Safety Attendant
ABOUT ORLANDO HEALTH - DR. P. PHILLIPS HOSPITAL
Orlando Health Dr. P. Phillips proudly holds recognition as a “Best Regional Hospital” by U.S. News & World Report and selected as one of the “Best Places to Work in Healthcare” by Modern Healthcare. We are an award-winning, full-service medical/surgical facility that has been serving the residents of southwest Orange County and Orlando’s growing tourist population since 1985.With a highly qualified team of nurses, support staff and physician specialists, our 285-bed facility provides combined expertise and advanced technology in numerous areas of specialty, including diagnostic imaging, cardiovascular care, orthopedic care, surgical services and emergency medicine.
The hospital is equipped with robotic surgical capabilities for colorectal, general, gynecologic and urologic surgeries and has earned Joint Commission certification for its total hip and knee replacement programs utilizing innovative, personalized technologies.
“Orlando Health Is Your Best Place to Work” is not just something we say, it’s our promise to you.
Orlando Health proudly embraces and honors the individuality of our team members. By sharing different ideas and perspectives and working together as a team, we are better able to relate to, care for and authentically serve our patients and families who make up the collective populations in our community.So, no matter who you are, what you believe or how you express yourself, you are welcome here.
TOP REASONS TO CHOOSE ORLANDO HEALTH - DR. P. PHILLIPS HOSPITAL- Competitive Pay
- Evening, nights, and weekend shift differentials offered for qualifying positions.
- All Inclusive Benefits (start day one)
- Student loan repayment, tuition reimbursement, FREE college education programs, retirement savings, paid paternity leave, fertility benefits, back up elder and childcare, pet insurance, PTO/Holidays, and more for full time and part time employees.
- Forbes Recognizes Orlando Health as a Best-In-State Employer
- Forbes has named Orlando Health as one of America's Best-In-State Employers for 2024. Orlando Health is the top healthcare organization in the Metro Orlando area to make the prestigious list. "We are proud to be named once again as a best place to work," said Karen Frenier, VP (HR). "This achievement reflects our positive culture and efforts to ensure that all team members feel respected, supported and valued.
- Employee-centric
- Dr. P. Phillips Hospital has been selected as one of the “Best Places to Work in Healthcare” by Modern Healthcare.
Responsibilities:
Position Summary
The mental health techs float throughout the hospital to various units to provide health coverage as needed. They also perform 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).
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
- Demonstrates competency in unitspecific tasks and skills as defined by unitspecific competency list.
- Transports and deliversitems, equipment, and medications(excluding controlled substances and IVchemotherapy drugs)throughout
- May have limited access to areas storing medications.
- Maintainsreasonably regular, punctual attendance consistent with Orlando Health policies, the ADA, FMLA and other federal,state,
- Maintains compliance with all Orlando Health policies and procedures
Qualifications:
Education/Training- High school diploma or equivalent is required.
- Maintains current Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) certification.
- Must obtain and maintain current Handle with Care (HWC) Certification within 90 days of hire.
- 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.- Associate’s degree in psychology, education, child development or a healthcare-related field may substitute for up to two (2)years of experience