Behavioral Health Technician (BHT)

Saint Mary's Regional Health System - 1808 W Main St, Russellville, AR 72801

Patient Care Technician

Job Type: FT - Nights

Schedule: Various Weekend Shifts

Your experience matters:

Saint Mary's is part of Lifepoint Health, a diversified healthcare delivery network with facilities coast to coast. We are driven by a profound commitment to prioritize your well-being so you can provide exceptional care to others. As a Patient Care Technician joining our team, you're embracing a vital mission dedicated to making communities healthier ®. Join us on this meaningful journey where your skills, compassion and dedication will make a remarkable difference in the lives of those we serve.

More About Our Team:

-         Unit fosters a positive, patient-centered environment that is built on teamwork, compassion, and clear communication.

-          Staff members support one another, creating a culture where collaboration is valued, and everyone works together to provide safe, high-quality care.

How you'll contribute:

Performs basic patient care as delegated and supervised by an RN, including monitoring vital signs, possible blood glucose measurements, and accurate intake/output recording.

Assist patients with activities of daily living (bathing, grooming, eating, toileting, ambulation).

Observes and promptly reports abnormal physical, mental, or emotional findings to nursing staff.

Keeps patient rooms and common areas clean, safe, and appropriately stocked.

Manages the tech desk; supports nursing/physician staff and department throughput.

Documents care and activities per unit standards.

Participates in performance improvement and required education; performs other duties as assigned.

Provides direct patient care

Performs specific documentation in the patient's record

Maintains equipment and supplies and participates in quality assurance

Communicates appropriate information in departmental and interdepartmentally

Assists and participates in staff education and pursues continuing education for personal development.

Applies knowledge of age-related factors appropriately to patients, utilizing appropriate policies and procedures.

Why join us:

We believe that investing in our employees is the first step to providing excellent patient care. In addition to your base compensation, this position also offers:

Comprehensive Benefits: Multiple levels of medical, dental and vision coverage for full-time and part-time employees.

Financial Protection & PTO: Life, accident, critical illness, hospital indemnity insurance, short- and long-term disability, paid family leave and paid time off.

Financial & Career Growth: Higher education and certification tuition assistance, loan assistance and 401(k) retirement package and company match.

Employee Well-being: Mental, physical, and financial wellness programs (free gym memberships, virtual care appointments, mental health services and discount programs).

Professional Development: Ongoing learning and career advancement opportunities.

What we're looking for:

Education: High School diploma preferred.

(6 Months of mental health experience)

License: Nursing Assistant Certificate preferred.

Certifications: BCLS required; Handle with Care preferred.

Connect with a Recruiter:

Have questions? Please contact Tiffany Williams by emailing [email protected]

More about Saint Mary's Regional Health System

Saint Mary's Regional Health System offers community focused healthcare services in Russellville; AR. Saint Mary's 170-bed acute care hospital is a Level III Trauma Center and offers a variety of inpatient and outpatient services.

Russellville, overlooking 34,000-acre Lake Dardanelle and the Arkansas River, is renowned for its bass fishing and a state park has two locations providing everything needed for an enjoyable outing. Mount Nebo State Park offers spectacular views of the River Valley. Arkansas Tech University provides cultural and sporting events throughout the year.

Lifepoint Health is a leader in community-based care and driven by a mission of Making Communities Healthier. Our diversified healthcare delivery network spans 29 states and includes 63 community hospital campuses, 32 rehabilitation and behavioral health hospitals, and more than 170 additional sites of care across the healthcare continuum, such as acute rehabilitation units, outpatient centers and post-acute care facilities. We believe that success is achieved through talented people. We want to create places where employees want to work, with opportunities to pursue meaningful and satisfying careers that truly make a difference in communities across the country.