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 Replacement..

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