UnityPoint Health - Sioux City, IA
posted 3 days ago
Part-time - Entry Level
Sioux City, IA
Hospitals
About the position
The behavioral health Mental Health Tech assists in patient care throughout the behavioral health unit. Duties include assisting patients with their ADL's, completing 15 minute checks on patients, assisting with group programming, documentation of care and treatments done and observes patients for safety and condition change and reports to appropriate staff.
Responsibilities
- Assists patients with ADL's according to hospital procedures, reports all abnormal findings and changes in patient condition to Registered Nurse in charge of patient.
- Completes 15 minute checks to maintain safety of patient and unit.
- Assists with the check in process including getting initial vital signs and completing admission paperwork.
- Assists with restocking of rooms and maintain a safe and clean environment. Follows all established infection control policies, and recognizes role in providing safety to the patient.
- Documents vital signs, weights, activity, intake and outputs, and ADL care given to patient in computer.
- Completes all annual education and competency requirements within the calendar year.
- Is knowledgeable of hospital and department compliance requirements for federally funded healthcare programs regarding fraud, waste and abuse.
Requirements
- High School Diploma or Equivalent
- Previous mental health experience is preferred.
- Basic Cardiac Life Support (BCLS) within 30 days of hire.
- Must be CPI/MOAB certified within the first 6 months of hire and maintain certification throughout employment.
Nice-to-haves
- Basic computer knowledge
- Knowledge of basic medical terminology is preferred.
- Ability to deal efficiently and effectively with a wide variety of individuals.
Benefits
- 401K match
- Paid time off
- Education assistance
