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 Insurance

Flexible spending accounts

Voluntary Protection: Group Accident Critical Illness and Identity Theft

Adoption Assistance

Free Premium Membership to Care.com with preloaded credits for children and/or dependent adults

Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for you and your family

Paid Time Off (PTO)

Tuition Assistance for career growth and development

Retirement Programs

Wellness Programs

Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications:

Nursing assistant home health aide or direct patient care experience required along with 2 years of behavioral health experience required

Will maintain current competencies and certifications required

Ability to:

Work as a team member

work effectively under multiple demands and adjust priorities as circumstances require to meet staffing needs

Maintain a high degree of accuracy and precision on consistent basis in the performance of procedures

treat co-workers patients physicians and family with dignity and respect

Establish and maintain effective working relationships with all hospital staff

Maintain patient confidentiality

Basic Life Support (BLS)

Preferred Qualifications:

Certified Nurse AssistantPay Range

$32.49 - $37.64 /hour

We are an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer.