Position Details

• Day Shift 7 AM - 7PM
• Variable Full Time = three, 12 hour shifts per week

The Mental Health Tech performs general care to patients in a manner that considers safety, comfort, and the therapeutic environment under the direction and supervision of the Registered Nurse (RN).

Located in downtown Orlando, Orlando Health Orlando Regional Medical Center (ORMC) has served the Central Florida community for more than 100 years. With 898 acute-care and rehabilitative beds, it is among the largest acute-care facilities in the region and the only Level I Trauma Centers in Central Florida with 75 private rooms including a seven-bed behavioral health area that is currently, caring for approximately 80,000 patients a year.

The hospital has earned recognition from U.S. News & World Report as a Best Hospital in Central Florida and rated high performing in 12 adult procedures and conditions. Orlando Health ORMC holds the most Beacon Awards for Excellence in the state, awarded by the American Association of Critical-Care Nurses to units that employ evidence-based practices to improve patient and family outcomes, and is the only adult-care hospital in Orlando to achieve Magnet Recognition, the gold standard for nursings contribution to quality patient care, safety, research and service excellence.

Orlando Health is committed to providing you with benefits that go beyond the expected, with career-growing FREE education programs and well-being services to support you and your family through every stage of life. We begin your benefits on day one and offer flexibility wherever possible so that you can be present for your passions. Orlando Health Is Your Best Place to Work is not just something we say, its our promise to you.

Essential Functions
? Documents observations on assigned patients in legible, accurate and appropriate format following hospital and unit procedures. ? Communicates appropriate information regarding the patients condition to the RN and other members of the healthcare team. ? Demonstrates competency in unit specific tasks and skills as defined by unit specific competency list. ? Participates and organizes group sessions. ? Transports and delivers items, equipment, and medications (excluding controlled substances and IV chemotherapy drugs) throughout the facility.

Other Related Functions
? Participates in nursing PI activities as assigned. ? Demonstrates awareness of legal issues, patient rights and compliance with the standards of regulatory and accrediting agencies. ? Practices efficient use of supplies. ? Maintains a safe, clean, and organized unit. ? Receives and process incoming calls, patient calls and guest requests. ? Transports and delivers items and equipment throughout the facility.

Education/Training
? High school diploma or equivalent.

Licensure/Certification
? Maintains current Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) certification ? Must obtain and maintain current Non-Violent Crisis Intervention (NCI) Certification within 90 days of effective hire date.

Experience
? Two (2) years experience as Mental Health Technician, Psychology Technician, Nursing Assistant, Certified Nursing Assistant or Corpsman is required.

• Associate degree in psychology, education, child development or healthcare field may substitute for up to two (2) years of experience.