Mental Health Technician IHA

Baptist Health; El Dorado (KS); On-site; USD 18,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

Baptist Health seeks a Medical Health Technician (MHT) to assist patients and families with basic care, monitoring, and hygiene. You will work as part of the patient care team, requiring compassion, strong communication, and a patient-centered approach.

The role emphasizes collaboration with the health care team, along with flexible hours and the need to engage patients at appropriate wellness levels. Experience in healthcare is preferred but not required.

Qualifications

• 12 college level credit hours including English Composition with a C or higher.
• Healthcare experience preferred but not required; service industry experience acceptable.

Responsibilities

• Assist patients and families with basic care, monitoring and hygiene.
• Support the patient care team and communicate effectively with patients and families.
• Engage with the health care team to ensure care is complete and compassionate.

Skills

Compassionate care

Communication skills

Team collaboration

Customer service

Education

12 college credit hours

English Composition with C or higher

Job description

Summary

The primary function of the MHT is to assist the patient and family with basic patient care, monitoring, hygiene, and to help ensure care is complete. The MHT works as an essential part of the patient care team. As the member who spends most of their time in the presence of the patient, compassion, caring, and excellent human interaction skills are necessary along with excellent communication skills both to and from the patient and family, and to and from the rest of the healthcare team.

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Job Details

Department: Mental Health Unit

Shift: Varies

Working Hours: Varies

Summary

The primary function of the MHT is to assist the patient and family with basic patient care, monitoring, hygiene, and to help ensure care is complete. The MHT works as an essential part of the patient care team. As the member who spends most of their time in the presence of the patient, compassion, caring, and excellent human interaction skills are necessary along with excellent communication skills both to and from the patient and family, and to and from the rest of the healthcare team.

Other Information

12 college level credit hours that include a passing grade in English Composition with a C or higher and an overall GPA of 2.0 or greater. (transcripts will be verified upon application) Healthcare experience preferred but not required Service industry experience preferred but not required Willingness to work flexible hours Good organization skills Good verbal and written communication skills Ability to learn and apply new healthcare related skills Ability to communicate effectively and do so consistently Ability to collaborate with the health care team effectively and do so consistently Ability to engage people at the appropriate level for their wellness and cognition Ability to problem solve Ability to be proactive in anticipating the customer’s needs Will provide education that includes: CPR, Skills training, Crucial Conversations, and Hospitality in Healthcare. 3 months experience. Will be added to 4th shift.

This job will be authorized 0.08 hours bi-weekly.

Department

Mental Health Unit

Shift

Varies

Working Hours

Varies

Other Information

12 college level credit hours that include a passing grade in English Composition with a C or higher and an overall GPA of 2.0 or greater. (transcripts will be verified upon application) Healthcare experience preferred but not required Service industry experience preferred but not required Willingness to work flexible hours Good organization skills Good verbal and written communication skills Ability to learn and apply new healthcare related skills Ability to communicate effectively and do so consistently Ability to collaborate with the health care team effectively and do so consistently Ability to engage people at the appropriate level for their wellness and cognition Ability to problem solve Ability to be proactive in anticipating the customer’s needs Will provide education that includes: CPR, Skills training, Crucial Conversations, and Hospitality in Healthcare. 3 months experience. Will be added to 4th shift.

This job will be authorized 0.08 hours bi-weekly.