Job Information
Dignity Health Mental Health Technician in Carmichael, California
Overview
Dignity Health Mercy San Juan Medical Center is a 370-bed not-for-profit Level 2 Trauma Center located in Carmichael California serving the areas of north Sacramento County and south Placer County for more than 50 years. It is one of the area’s largest and most comprehensive medical centers. Dedicated to the community’s well-being our staff and volunteers provide excellence in care for our patients each year. Mercy San Juan Medical Center has received recognition for being a Comprehensive Stroke Center and Center of Excellence for Bariatric Surgery along with Certificates of Excellence in Perinatal Care Hip and Knee Replacementt.
Responsibilities
Position Summary:
The Mental Health Technician is defined as a member of the healthcare team who is accountable for patient care supportive services under the direct supervision of the Registered Nurse. May have access to or be required to distribute drugs needles or syringes from storage locations (such as large stock supplies automated dispensing units and other carts) to/within patient care areas or treatment carts as defined by hospital policy/procedure.
We offer the following benefits to support you and your family:
Health/Dental/Vision Insurance
Flexible spending accounts
Voluntary Protection: Group Accident Critical Illness and Identity Theft
Adoption Assistance
Free Premium Membership to Care.com with preloaded credits for children and/or dependent adults
Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for you and your family
Paid Time Off (PTO)
Tuition Assistance for career growth and development
Retirement Programs
Wellness Programs
Qualifications
Minimum Qualifications:
Nursing assistant home health aide or direct patient care experience required along with 2 years of behavioral health experience required
Will maintain current competencies and certifications required
Ability to:
Work as a team member
work effectively under multiple demands and adjust priorities as circumstances require to meet staffing needs
Maintain a high degree of accuracy and precision on consistent basis in the performance of procedures
treat co-workers patients physicians and family with dignity and respect
Establish and maintain effective working relationships with all hospital staff
Maintain patient confidentiality
Basic Life Support (BLS)
Preferred Qualifications:
- Certified Nurse Assistant
Pay Range
$32.49 - $37.64 /hour
We are an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer.