Mental Health Tech - Kobacker-I/P -

Employment Type: Staff - Regular Employee Class: Unclass Part Time AFSCME HSC Bargaining Unit: AFSCME Shift: 1 Work Hours: 6:00 am - 6:30 pm Hours Per Week: 20 FTE: 0.5 Location: HSC Hospital Department: Kobacker-I/P Nursing Unit Number of Openings: 1 Salary Range: $ 16.67 - 19.33 Grade: Unclassified AFSCME HSC - N1U21 Float: Yes Rotate: Yes On Call: No Travel: No Weekend/Holiday: Yes Requisition ID: req4402 Position Control Number (PCN): H92457 Posting Period: Open until filled

To promote the highest levels of health and well-being, the University of Toledo campuses are tobacco-free. To further this effort, the University of Toledo Health Science Campus Medical Center is requiring candidates for employment to be nicotine-free. Pre-employment health screening requirements will include cotinine (nicotine) testing, as well as drug and other required health screenings for the position. With the exception of positions within the University of Toledo College of Medicine and Life Sciences, the employment offer is conditional upon successful completion of a cotinine test and Occupational Health clearance.

All candidates must have a flu and COVID 19 vaccination prior to start date.

Assists the professional nurse in creating a milieu therapeutic for hospitalized patients with behavioral/emotional disturbance.

1. Graduate from an approved school with an Associate Degree in Mental Health Technology or two years of college in Psychology or related field.

2. BLS required.

3. Demonstrates proficient interviewing techniques and empathic interactions appropriate to the emotional wellbeing of the patient.

4. Ability to plan and organize work and to work under close supervision. Willingness to accept responsibility for patients and their care when performing designated functions of this position.

5. May be required to rotate shifts and units.

6. Physical requirements:

a. visual acuity of 20/20 or corrected to 20/20 including color vision when applicable;

b. ability to hear (with or without aides);

c. ability to orally communicate;

d. good manual dexterity;

e. ability to push, pull, roll, and transfer/lift 50 pounds occasionally;

f. ability to stand, walk frequently;

g. ability to bend, reach, stoop, kneel frequently;

h. ability to perform CPR; and

i. must be able to physically hold and restrain patients.

Working conditions include but are not limited to an environment of high stress where exposure to bloodborne pathogens and other infectious agents, unpleasant odors, limited space, dust and fumes, variations in environmental temperature, hazardous chemicals, loud noise, radiation risk, laser exposure, physically demanding workloads, heavy lifting of at least 30 pounds but often more. Many repetitive activities and motions such as bending, standing and walking for extended periods of time are required. Some risk of verbal, physical and emotional aggression may be experienced.

The above list of duties is intended to describe the general nature and level of work performed by people assigned to this classification. It is not to be construed as an exhaustive list of duties performed by the people so classified, nor is it intended to limit or modify the right of any supervisor to assign, direct and control the work of employees under his/her supervision.

The University of Toledo is an equal opportunity, affirmative action employer. The University of Toledo does not discriminate in employment, educational programs, or activities on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, age, ancestry, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, military or veteran status, disability, familial status, or political affiliation.

The University of Toledo provides reasonable accommodation to individuals with disabilities. If you require accommodation to complete this application, or for testing or interviewing, please contact the Human Resources Department at 419-530-4747 between the hours of 8:30AM and 5:00PM or apply online for an accommodation request.

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