[bsw] Job Announcement

[Pamela Hammond]

Mental Health Tech  PRN(Job Number: 06264-35738a)

 Texas - North-Dallas/Ft. Worth-Medical Center of McKinney - McKinney
Schedule: Per Diem/PRN


Description

The Mental Health Tech:



*                     Promotes a safe and secure environment to provide
for the safe delivery of care

*                     Assists in facilitating the treatment milieu

*                     Communicates pertinent clinical information to the
treatment team

*                     Interacts with patient and family in an advocacy
and informative role

*                     Accepts assignments to various patient units and
hospital departments as census dictates, and will be available for
various shifts as needed

*                     Participates in codes to protect the patient from
harming self or others

*                     Participates in evaluation of self and peers to
assure feedback about the quality of patient care delivery

*                     Transports patients as assigned

*                     Collects and delivers lab specimens according to
policy

*                     Conducts walking/exercise and community groups

*                     Performs skin assessments and vital signs

*                     Assists with ADL's and toileting as required

*                     Monitors patient sharps and valuables and
labels/handles appropriately

*                     Documents in patient chart appropriately and
accurately

*                     Adheres to hospital polices and procedures

*                     Performs other duties as requested or required

*                     Demonstrates an understanding of and adherence to
the Code of Conduct

*                     Conduct reflects the Company's values and a
commitment to the Code of Conduct





Qualifications

Required Job Qualifications Include:



QUALIFICATIONS:

High school diploma or equivalent plus two years psychiatric inpatient
experience OR

Completion of specialized training program OR Bachelor's degree in
related field.

(Psychology, Social Work and Nursing students are eligible after
completing coursework to be classified as a senior in a Bachelors degree
program OR after completion of the psych clinical rotation). Current CPR
and CPI certification or attainment during orientation.  Prefer
experience or education consistent with the population that the program
serves (May receive training at facility in lieu of age specific
education or experience).  Excellent verbal and written communication
skills.


-----Original Message-----
From: Scott, Sherri [mailto:Sherri.Scott at wylieisd.net]
Sent: Monday, August 09, 2010 5:47 PM
To: Juliano Tempie
Subject: FW: Job Announcement



________________________________________
From: Pamela Hammond [Pamela_Hammond at tamu-commerce.edu]
Sent: Monday, August 09, 2010 5:44 PM
To: Scott, Sherri
Subject: RE: Job Announcement

Sherri, any job postings just need to be emailed to me so I can post
them.  All I need is a basic job description, contact information, etc.

Thanks.

Pam

-----Original Message-----
From: Scott, Sherri [mailto:Sherri.Scott at wylieisd.net]
Sent: Monday, August 09, 2010 5:37 PM
To: Pamela Hammond
Cc: Tempie.Juliano at hcahealthcare.com
Subject: Job Announcement



Pam,

Tempie Juliano is the Director of Social Services for Medical Center of
McKinney.  She has several job postings and was wondering how to go
about getting you to post them?  Here is her contact information.

Thanks,

Sherri Scott