Mental Health Technician

Company: Mercy San Juan Medical Center
Location: Carmichael
Posted on: January 12, 2022

Job Description:

Overview:
Mercy San Juan Medical Center is a nationally recognized 370-bed, not-for-profit, Level II Trauma Center located in Carmichael, California, serving the areas of north Sacramento County and south Placer County. It is one of the regions largest and most comprehensive medical centers. Dedicated to the community's well-being, our 2,100 employees, 430 medical staff and 270 volunteers provide excellence in care for more than 150,000 patients each year.

Responsibilities:
Position Summary:The Mental Health Technician is defined as a member of the healthcare team who is accountable for patient care supportive services under the direct supervision of the Registered Nurse. May have access to or be required to distribute drugs, needles or syringes from storage locations, (such as large stock supplies, automated dispensing units and other carts) to/within patient care areas or treatment carts as defined by hospital policy/procedure.

Qualifications:
Minimum Qualifications:Nursing assistant, home health aide, or direct patient care experience required, along with 2 years of behavioral health experience requiredWill maintain current competencies and certifications requiredAbility to:Work as a team memberwork effectively under multiple demands and adjust priorities as circumstances require to meet staffing needsMaintain a high degree of accuracy and precision on consistent basis in the performance of procedurestreat co-workers, patients, physicians and family with dignity and respectEstablish and maintain effective working relationships with all hospital staffMaintain patient confidentialityBasic Life Support (BLS)Preferred Qualifications:Certified Nurse Assistant

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