Mental Health Technician IHA

Baptist Health Arkansas; El Dorado (AR); On-site; USD 19,000 - 23,000; Part time

Job summary

Baptist Health Arkansas seeks a Medical Health Technician to assist with basic patient care, monitoring, and hygiene, contributing to complete patient care as a key member of the care team. The role emphasizes compassion, strong communication with patients, families, and the health care team, and adaptability to flexible hours.

Healthcare or service experience is preferred but not required; 12 college credits including English, with a 2.0 GPA, are noted.

Qualifications

• This job requires 12 college level credits including English Composition with a C or higher and GPA 2.0 or greater.
• Healthcare or service industry experience is preferred but not required.
• Flexibility in work hours and good organization skills are expected.
• Ability to learn and apply healthcare-related skills and to communicate effectively.

Responsibilities

• Assist the patient and family with basic patient care and monitoring.
• Aid with hygiene and ensure care is complete as part of the care team.
• Communicate with the patient, family, and healthcare team clearly and compassionately.
• Engage people at the appropriate level for wellness and cognition; problem solve and be proactive.

Skills

Communication skills

Empathy

Team collaboration

Verbal communication

Written communication

Education

12 college credits including English Composition (C or higher)

Job description

Summary:
The primary function of theMHT is to assist the patient and family with basic patient care, monitoring, hygiene, and to help ensure care is complete. TheMHT 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 Compositionwith 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 authorized0.08 hours bi-weekly.