Acute Med Pulmonary Care Assistant

University of Utah Health; Salt Lake City (UT); On-site; USD 31,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

University of Utah Health seeks a patient care team member to assist with direct patient care under the direction of a Registered Nurse in a Level 1 trauma center. The role includes contact with patients and families and potential medication administration within scope and state law.

Responsibilities include supporting nursing staff, maintaining a clean and safe unit, and handling necessary clerical tasks. The institution emphasizes compassion, collaboration, and quality care across 24/7

Qualifications

• Demonstrated human relation and effective communication skills.
• Demonstrated customer service skills in a busy health care setting.
• Ability to initiate appropriate action in emergency/crisis situations.
• Experience using a multi-line phone system and hospital paging system.

Responsibilities

• Assist patients with feeding, mobility, grooming, toileting, and daily activities.
• Support nursing staff by completing indirect patient care tasks and maintaining a safe environment.
• Document and report patient data; assist with scheduling and coordinating appointments as needed.
• Adapt to rotating shifts, including nights, weekends, and holidays to meet staffing needs.

Skills

Communication skills

Customer service

Emergency/crisis action

Multiline phone/paging use

Education

RN license

CNA certification

Job description

University of Utah Health seeks a patient care team member to assist with direct patient care under the direction of a Registered Nurse in a Level 1 trauma center. The role includes contact with patients and families and potential medication administration within scope and state law.

Responsibilities include supporting nursing staff, maintaining a clean and safe unit, and handling necessary clerical tasks. The institution emphasizes compassion, collaboration, and quality care across 24/7