Overview

Dignity Health Mercy San Juan Medical Center is a 384-bed not-for-profit Level 2 Trauma Center located in Carmichael California. We have served north Sacramento County as well as south Placer County for over 50 years. Our facility is one of the area's largest medical centers and also one of the most comprehensive. Our staff and volunteers are dedicated to community well-being; providing excellent patient care to all. Mercy San Juan Medical Center is a Comprehensive Stroke Center as well as a Spine Center of Excellence. We are proud recipients of the Perinatal Care Certificate of Excellence and a Certificate of Excellence for Hip and Knee Replacements.

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 InsuranceFlexible spending accountsVoluntary Protection: Group Accident Critical Illness and Identity TheftAdoption AssistanceFree Premium Membership to Care.com with preloaded credits for children and/or dependent adultsEmployee Assistance Program (EAP) for you and your familyPaid Time Off (PTO)Tuition Assistance for career growth and developmentRetirement ProgramsWellness Programs
Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications:

Nursing assistant, home health aide or direct patient care experience required along with 2 years of behavioral health experience requiredWill maintain current competencies and certifications requiredAbility to:Work as a team memberwork effectively under multiple demands and adjust priorities as circumstances require to meet staffing needsMaintain a high degree of accuracy and precision on consistent basis in the performance of procedurestreat co-workers patients physicians and family with dignity and respectEstablish and maintain effective working relationships with all hospital staffMaintain patient confidentialityBasic Life Support (BLS)

Preferred Qualifications:

Certified Nurse Assistant