CNA/Behavioral Health Tech

Ardent; Pocatello (ID); On-site; USD 21,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Ardent is seeking a CNA/Behavioral Health Technician for day shift in Pocatello, ID. You will support patients under the treatment plan and collaborate with a multidisciplinary team to deliver compassionate care.

Qualifications include High School or GED, current Idaho CNA certification, and BLS within 14 days of hire. Preferred background includes knowledge of medical terminology and two years in behavioral health education or experience.

Qualifications

• High School or GED.
• Current CNA Certification in Idaho.
• BLS certification must be obtained within 14 days of hire or transfer into the role and prior to providing direct patient care.

Responsibilities

• Provides selected patient care activities as part of the multidisciplinary treatment team.
• Observes and records patient information relevant to the treatment plan and reports to the RN and team.
• Maintains safety checks and assessments in Behavioral Health environment.
• Assists patients with physical and emotional needs and responds to emergencies as part of the clinical team.
• Cares for patients with daily living activities and supports the general patient milieu.

Skills

Medical terminology

Education

High School or GED

Two years behavioral health education/experience

Job description

Overview

Join our team as a day shift, ful-time, CNA/Behavioral Health Tech in Pocatello, ID.

Why Join Us?

Thrive in a People-First Environment and Make Healthcare Better

• Thrive: We empower our team with career growth opportunities, tuition assistance, and resources that support your wellness, education, and financial well-being.
• People-First: We prioritize your well-being with paid time off, comprehensive health benefits, and a supportive, inclusive culture where you are valued and cared for.
• Make Healthcare Better: We use advanced technology to support our team and enhance patient care.

Get to Know Your Team:

• Portneuf Medical Center (PMC) is a nationally recognized healthcare leader with 205 beds, serving as the region's Level II Trauma Center and tertiary referral hospital, and is home to the Portneuf Heart and Vascular Institute, Portneuf Cancer Center, Portneuf Medical Group, and Portneuf Air Rescue. PMC has a Level III neonatal intensive care unit, an adult intensive care unit, nationally recognized orthopedic services, a full suite of cardiac care, Center of Excellence-recognized surgeons, imaging, and primary and specialty care.

Responsibilities

• The CNA/Behavioral Health Technician performs selected patient care activities and is a member of the multidisciplinary treatment team, providing support for the patient’s therapeutic treatment plan.
• Observes and records patient information pertinent to the treatment plan, and reports this information to the staff RN and other members of the treatment team.
• Maintaining safety checks and assessments of the individual patients and the Behavioral Health environment.
• Assists patients with physical and emotional needs, deals with patient emergencies, and works as a member of a clinical team.
• Hands-on patient care may include: physical care related to activities of daily living, emotional support, limit setting, verbal and physical redirection, nutritional support, and support of the general patient milieu.

Qualifications

Job Requirements:

• High School or GED.
• Current CNA Certification in the State of Idaho.
• BLS certification must be obtained within 14 days of hire or transfer into the role and prior to providing direct patient care.

Preferred Job Requirements:

• Knowledge of medical terminology.
• Two years of education in the behavioral health sciences or experience in the behavioral health field.