Mental Health Technician IHA - Resource Team Behavioral Services

Baptist Health Arkansas; Little Rock (AR); On-site; USD 19,000 - 29,000; Full time

Job summary

Baptist Health Arkansas is seeking a Medical Health Technician (MHT) for Resource Team Behavioral Services in Little Rock on a PRN schedule. You will assist patients and families with basic care, monitoring, and hygiene.

As the bedside team member, you must show compassion, strong communication with patients, families and colleagues, and the ability to learn new healthcare skills. Requirements include 12 college credits with English Comp at C or higher, GPA 2.0+, flexibility, and a willingness

Qualifications

• 12 college level credits with passing English Composition grade C or higher; transcripts verified.
• Healthcare or service industry experience preferred but not required.
• Willingness to work flexible hours; 3 months related experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assist patient and family with basic care, monitoring, and hygiene.
• Maintain compassionate, respectful communication with patient, family and care team.
• Support care team to ensure complete care delivery.
• Participate in trainings such as CPR and hospitality in healthcare.

Skills

Compassionate care

Communication skills

Team collaboration

Problem solving

Customer service

Willingness to learn

Flexible hours

Organization

Interpersonal skills

Education

12 college credits incl English Comp

Job description

| Resource Team Behavioral Services | Job ID:

Department: Resource Team Behavioral Services

Shift: PRN

Working Hours: 630-630

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 authorized0.01 hours bi-weekly.

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