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Mental Health Tech (MHT) - Geriatric Psych

Prime Healthcare

North Las Vegas, NVFull-timeNo compensation foundPosted 1w agoVerified open 5 days ago

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At a glance

Compensation
No compensation found
Location
North Las Vegas, NV
Schedule
Full-time
Work Authorization
Not specified

Requirements

Credentials this posting asks for.

Certified Nursing Assistant CertificateCurrent BLS (AHA)Current Behavioral Violence Prevention Certificate

Job overview

Prime Healthcare is hiring a Mental Health Tech (MHT) - Geriatric Psych. Prime Healthcare’s North Vista Hospital in North Las Vegas seeks a Mental Health Technician to support patient care, uphold safety, and embody the organization’s values of quality, compassion, and community within its accredited 177‑bed facility.

Key focus areas include Assist patients with activities of daily living, Maintain a safe environment under RN supervision, and Support nursing staff in patient care tasks.

Important skills include Medical Terminology.

Skills & qualifications

RequiredNice to have

Skills

Medical Terminology

Qualifications

Certified Nursing Assistant CertificateCurrent BLS (AHA)Current Behavioral Violence Prevention CertificateSix Months Acute Care Experience

Full job description

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.

 

Responsibilities The Mental Health Technician is an assistive person who aids the patients with activities of daily living, 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.

Qualifications Education and Work Experience

  • Certified Nursing Assistant certificate within six (6) months of hire date.

  • 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.  

Employment Status Full Time Shift Nights Equal Employment Opportunity Company is an equal employment opportunity employer. Company prohibits discrimination against any applicant or employee based on race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, age (subject to applicable law), disability, military status, genetic information or any other basis protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws. The Company also prohibits harassment of applicants or employees based on any of these protected categories. Know Your Rights:  https://www.eeoc.gov/sites/default/files/2022-10/EEOC_KnowYourRights_screen_reader_10_20.pdf

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