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UHS · 4 months ago

MENTAL HEALTH TECHNICIAN (FT Day)

LAWRENCEVILLE, Georgia

Full-time

Onsite

Entry Level

1+ years exp

Universal Health Services (UHS) is one of the nation’s largest providers of hospital and healthcare services. They are seeking a Mental Health Technician to carry out various nursing patient care activities, assist with patient admissions, and ensure a safe therapeutic environment for patients.

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Responsibilities

Assist with admission of patients to the unit

Search patient belongings upon admission and collect those items of potential self-harm per unit policy

Orient patient to unit environment as appropriate to patient's condition

Ensure that patients have all personal belongings and escort patients safely out of Hospital at time of discharge

Render quality patient care as evidenced by proficient completion of: -Taking and recording vital signs -Measuring and recording intake and output -Weighing patients -Keeping information boards current regarding patient observation levels, lithium levels, lab tests, etc

Observe assigned patients for the ordered observation level and report any changes in condition, i.e., changes in vital signs, emotional status, color, urinary output, etc., to the assigned nurse, and record appropriate information in patient's charts

Actively participate in unit milieu program by facilitating/co-facilitating patient groups and by assisting patients in structured activities (recreational and/or educational)

Maintain a safe environment for patients and staff and be knowledgeable about policies & procedures regarding: -Medical emergencies, fire plan, disaster plans, and non-medical emergencies