Mental Health Tech II - ORMC - Nights

Position Summary

3 shifts per week. 6:45 PM – 7:15 AM.

The Mental Health Tech performs general nursing care to patients in a manner that considers safety, comfort, and the therapeutic environment under the direction and supervision of the Registered Nurse (RN).

Orlando Health Orlando Regional Medical Center (ORMC) has served the Central Florida community for more than 100 years. With 898 acute‑care and rehabilitative beds, it is among the largest acute‑care facilities in the region and the only Level I Trauma Center in Central Florida. Orlando Health ORMC holds the most Beacon Awards for Excellence in the state and is the only adult‑care hospital in Orlando to achieve Magnet® Recognition.

• Documents observations on assigned patients in legible, accurate and appropriate format following hospital and unit procedures.
• Communicates appropriate information regarding the patient’s condition to the RN and other members of the healthcare team.
• Assists with nursing education groups.
• Completes assignments of AM/PM care, vital signs, phlebotomy, total milieu supervision of patient care.
• Transports and delivers items, equipment, and medications (excluding controlled substances and IV chemotherapy drugs) throughout the facility.
• May have limited access to areas storing medications.
• Demonstrates awareness of legal issues, patient rights and compliance with the standards of regulatory and accrediting agencies.
• Practices efficient use of supplies.
• Maintains a safe, clean, and organized unit.
• Receives and processes incoming calls, patient calls and guest requests.

High school diploma or equivalent is required.

• Maintains current Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) certification.
• Must obtain and maintain current Handle with Care (HWC) certification within 90 days of hire.

• Two (2) years’ experience in one of the following is required:
• Mental Health Technician
• Psychology Technician
• Psychiatric Technician
• Behavioral Health Technician
• Registered Behavioral Health Technician
• Behavioral Health Specialist
• Direct Support Personnel
• Group Home Assistant/Paraprofessional
• Correctional Officers
• EMT, Paramedics
• Medical Assistants
• Patient Care Technicians
• Home Health Aides
• Patient Care Assistants
• Nursing Assistant
• Crisis Intervention Specialist
• Corpsman
• Associate’s degree in psychology, education, child development or a healthcare‑related field may substitute for up to two (2) years of experience.