Certified Mental Health Technician - Emergency Services

Overview

At North Vista Hospital, our dedicated team of professionals are committed to our core values of quality, compassion, and community. As a member of Prime Healthcare, a Top-15 hospital system in the United States, North Vista Hospital is actively seeking new members to join its award-winning team!

 

North Vista Hospital is an accredited 177-bed state-of-the-art hospital located in North Las Vegas, Nevada. North Vista offers comprehensive healthcare services, including mental health care, emergency care, heart care, advanced surgical procedures, diagnostic imaging and help for a broad range of medical conditions.  Equipped with advanced medical technology and staffed by a team of highly skilled healthcare professionals, North Vista is committed to providing high-quality care in a friendly hospital environment. The hospital has achieved numerous quality award distinctions including Patient Safety Excellence Award, Bariatric Surgery Excellence Award, Heart Failure recognition and more. For more information, please visit www.northvistahospital.com.

 

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and do not discriminate against applicants due to veteran status, disability, race, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, or other protected characteristics.  If you need special accommodation for the application process, please contact Human Resources.  Know Your Rights: https://www.eeoc.gov/sites/default/files/2022-10/EEOC_KnowYourRights_screen_reader_10_20.pdf

Responsibilities

The Certified Mental Health Technician is a licensed assistive person who assists with activities of daily living, provides basic nursing care, clerical duties as assigned and assists in maintenance of a safe environment under the direction and supervision of the Registered Nurse in charge of the team and/or unit. Performs responsibilities within the guidelines of the Nursing Structure Standards, Hospital/Nursing Policy and state regulatory and accrediting requirements.

Qualifications

Education and Work Experience

Current Certified Nursing Assistant certificate upon hire, required and maintain current.

Current BLS (AHA) upon hire and maintain current.

Possesses knowledge of Medical Terminology.

Minimum six months previous experience in an acute care hospital or physician's office preferred.

Current Behavioral Violence Prevention (BVP) certificate within 6 months of hire and maintain current.