Mental Health Technician 32 D/E Psychotic Disorders Unit
Mental Health Technician 32 D/E Psychotic Disorders Unit
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Job Description
Mass General Brigham relies on a wide range of professionals including doctors nurses business people tech experts researchers and systems analysts to advance our mission. As a notforprofit we support patient care research teaching and community service striving to provide exceptional care. We believe that highperforming teams drive groundbreaking medical discoveries and invite all applicants to join us and experience what it means to be part of Mass General Brigham.
Job Summary
Under direction of the Registered Nurse the MHS provides direct patient care and participates in therapeutic milieu.Does this position require Patient Care Yes
1Identifies and reports house cleaning problems to Unit Secretary/ND.
2Identifies and reports equipment problems to Unit Secretary/ND.
3Participates in the units inventory system reporting when supplies are low.
4Initiates activities that assist patients in maintaining a clean environment.
5Initiates activities that promote an organized safe patient and staff environment.
Assists patients in their activities of daily living.
1Identifies patient hygiene needs; initiates and implements interventions to meet these needs.
2Provides for patients nutritional needs according to unit procedure.
3Assists and reassures patients during tests exams and procedures.
4Escorts and supervises patients on and off ground maintaining patient safety.
Maintains a commitment to professional growth and competency.
1Completes mandatory inservice requirements.
2Identifies areas of strengths and areas in need of professional development with supervisor.
3Maintains competency for treating agespecific patient populations.
4Seeks constructive feedback regarding work performance from peers and professional colleagues.
5Participates in critical incident debriefing.
Qualifications
Education
High School Diploma or Equivalent required
Can this role accept experience in lieu of a degree
No
Licenses and Credentials
Experience
One year of clinical experience preferably in a psychiatric setting 12 years preferred and Previous experience in direct patient care preferred preferred
Knowledge Skills and Abilities
Verbal and written communication skills and ability to work in collaboration with others.
Must complete and pass Epic training within 30 days of hire.
Successful passing (80% or higher) of Epic training modules(s) is a minimum requirement of the job.
Additional Job Details (if applicable)
Physical Requirements
- Standing Frequently (3466%)
- Walking Frequently (3466%)
- Sitting Occasionally (333%)
- Lifting Frequently (3466%) 35lbs (w/assisted device)
- Carrying Frequently (3466%) 20lbs 35lbs
- Pushing Occasionally (333%)
- Pulling Occasionally (333%)
- Climbing Rarely (Less than 2%)
- Balancing Frequently (3466%)
- Stooping Occasionally (333%)
- Kneeling Occasionally (333%)
- Crouching Occasionally (333%)
- Crawling Rarely (Less than 2%)
- Reaching Frequently (3466%)
- Gross Manipulation (Handling) Frequently (3466%)
- Fine Manipulation (Fingering) Frequently (3466%)
- Feeling Constantly (67100%)
- Foot Use Rarely (Less than 2%)
- Vision Far Constantly (67100%)
- Vision Near Constantly (67100%)
- Talking Constantly (67100%)
- Hearing Constantly (67100%)
Remote Type
Work Location
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Employee Type
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EEO Statement:
Mass General Brigham Competency Framework
At Mass General Brigham our competency framework defines what effective leadership looks like by specifying which behaviors are most critical for successful performance at each job level. The framework is comprised of ten competencies (half PeopleFocused half PerformanceFocused) and are defined by observable and measurable skills and behaviors that contribute to workplace effectiveness and career success. These competencies are used to evaluate performance make hiring decisions identify development needs mobilize employees across our system and establish a strong talent pipeline.
Required Experience:
IC
Employment Type
Part-Time
