Mental Health Tech I

Position Summary South Seminole Hospital - Behavioral Health 555 W State Rd 434, Longwood, FL 32750 Located in Longwood, Florida, Orlando Health South Seminole Hospital is a comprehensive medical, surgical and behavioral health facility with 80 inpatient behavioral health beds. Orlando Health South Seminole is proudly recognized among the nation's "Best Regional Hospitals" by U.S. News & World Report, "Great Community Hospitals" by Becker's Healthcare and "Best Places to Work" by Modern Healthcare, named for four consecutive years. Top Reasons to Choose Orlando Health - South Seminole Hospital: South Seminole Hospital is Nationally Recognized for the BEST Places to Work. Benefits Package that begins on day one (Full-Time & Part-Time only). Flexible Schedules Tuition Reimbursement up to $5,000 a year. Position Summary 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). Shift: FT (Days) Responsibilities 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 skill 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. Qualifications Education/Training High school diploma or equivalent is required. Licensure/Certification Maintains current Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) certification. Must obtain and maintain current Nonviolent Crisis Intervention (NCI) Certification within 90 days of hire. Experience 180 days 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 and Crisis Intervention Specialist. Education/Training High school diploma or equivalent is required. Licensure/Certification Maintains current Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) certification. Must obtain and maintain current Nonviolent Crisis Intervention (NCI) Certification within 90 days of hire. Experience 180 days 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 and Crisis Intervention Specialist. 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 skill 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.