INTRODUCTION

Experience the HCA Healthcare difference where colleagues are trusted, valued members of our healthcare team. Grow your career with an organization committed to delivering respectful, compassionate care, and where the unique and intrinsic worth of each individual is recognized. Submit your application for the opportunity below:Mental Health TechnicianHCA Florida Largo West Hospital

NOTE: ELIGIBILITY FOR BENEFITS MAY VARY BY LOCATION.

We are seeking a(an) Mental Health Technician for our team to ensure that we continue to provide all patients with high quality, efficient care. Did you get into our industry for these reasons? We are an amazing team that works hard to support each other and are seeking a phenomenal addition like you who feels patient care is as meaningful as we do. We want you to apply!

JOB SUMMARY AND QUALIFICATIONS

As our Mental Health Technician, you will perform basic patient care services related behavioral health under the supervision of the nurse (RN). You will also assist the patient care team with maintaining a safe and therapeutic environment, crisis intervention, and activities of daily living. We are a family like team caring for each other as we care for our patients!

Delegated tasks may include:

• You will obtain vital signs, height and weight, intake and output, calorie counts.
• You will establish effective rapport with patients.
• You observe, monitor and provide protection to ensure patient safety; this includes escorting patients and may even include restraining patients if needed.
• You will perform bedside glucose testing and collection of samples for lab as needed.
• You will assist the RN to collect data from patients on admission for patient processing and discharge preparations as instructed.
• You will provide a positive role model for developing socialization skills.
• You will coordinate and participate in group activities and encourage appropriate patient interaction.

Requirements:

• Certified Behavioral Health Technician preferred, PCT training within 6 months of hire
• High school or GED preferred
• Basic Cardiac Life Support through the American Heart Association, CPI (Crisis Prevention Intervention) training required for Behavioral Health.
• Lifting 100 Lbs. maximum with frequent lifting and/or carrying of objects weighing up to 50 Lbs.

WHAT QUALIFICATIONS YOU WILL NEED:

• Basic Cardiac Life Support must be obtained within 30 days of employment start date
• Nonviolent Crisis Intervention must be obtained within 60 days of employment start date
• Other-Fingerprint Required
• Certified Behavioral Health Technician (CBHT)
• High School Graduate / GED
• (CNA) Certified Nursing Assistant
  HCA Florida Largo Hospital is the premier healthcare provider in Pinellas County and beyond. With 455 beds and over 650 sites of care, HCA Florida Healthcare is the largest healthcare network in Florida. Our hospital offers a wide range of specialty services, including advanced cardiac care, complex GI services, kidney and liver transplantation, weight loss surgery, advanced stroke care, and robotic surgery. Our Graduate Medical Education program is affiliated with USF Morsani College of Medicine, ensuring that our patients receive the highest quality care from the most skilled and knowledgeable medical professionals. Pick HCA Florida Largo Hospital for all your healthcare needs.
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  “There is so much good to do in the world and so many different ways to do it."- Dr. Thomas Frist, Sr.
  HCA Healthcare Co-Founder
  If you find this opportunity compelling, we encourage you to apply for our Mental Health Technician opening. We promptly review all applications. Highly qualified candidates will be directly contacted by a member of our team. We are interviewing apply today!
  We are an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status

• You will obtain vital signs, height and weight, intake and output, calorie counts.
• You will establish effective rapport with patients.
• You observe, monitor and provide protection to ensure patient safety; this includes escorting patients and may even include restraining patients if needed.
• You will perform bedside glucose testing and collection of samples for lab as needed.
• You will assist the RN to collect data from patients on admission for patient processing and discharge preparations as instructed.
• You will provide a positive role model for developing socialization skills.
• You will coordinate and participate in group activities and encourage appropriate patient interaction