Care Technician

Vail Health; Arrowhead Village (CO); On-site; Full time

Job summary

A leading mountain healthcare system seeks a Care Technician to support patient care and facilitate communication between patients and providers. This role involves routine checks, vital sign monitoring, and ensuring a safe care environment, catering to diverse patient needs. The position offers competitive wages, comprehensive health benefits, paid time off, and opportunities for educational advancement.

Benefits

Competitive wages

Parental leave (4 weeks paid)

Housing programs

Tuition Assistance

Annual Supplemental Educational Funds

403(b) Retirement plan with immediate matching

Up to $1,000 annual wellbeing reimbursement

Qualifications

• One year of experience as a care tech preferred.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) required.
• Must possess basic computer skills.

Responsibilities

• Assist with patient care including collection of information and vital signs.
• Coordinate daily patient flow and ensure safety and satisfaction.
• Maintain cleanliness and safety in the patient environment.

Skills

Patient Care

Communication

Cultural Competency

Education

Emergency Medical Technician (EMT)

Certified Nurse Aide (CNA)

Certified Medical Assistant (CMA)

Job description

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Vail Health has become the world’s most advanced mountain healthcare system. Vail Health consists of an updated 520,000-square-foot, 56-bed hospital. This state-of-the-art facility provides exceptional care to all of our patients, with the most beautiful views in the area, located centrally in Vail. Learn more about Vail Health

About The Opportunity

The Care Technician performs patient care in support of the rest of the care team. Often is the first point-of-contact for the patient and the one who is available for regular check-in with the patient. This role is important in relaying information between the patient and the provider.

What You Will Do

• Assists with and performs patient care including collection of patient information, accurate reading and documentation of vital signs, and recording input and output activities and treatments on the EMR.
• Responsible for coordination of the daily patient flow and schedule in order to optimize patient care, safety and satisfaction - includes preparing rooms for exams and procedures.
• Demonstrates the ability to work with providers by accurately receiving and implementing instructions and orders.
• Demonstrates clinical knowledge in all patient types and age groups to meet patient care needs/outcomes within the practice.
• Performs various office procedures such as scheduling, admitting, and discharging of patients.
• Maintains diagnostic and medication logs as required by policy. Documents patient care services accurately in patient and department records.
• Protects patients and employees by assisting in maintaining a clean, safe working environment, and adhering to infection control policies and protocols.
• Displays cultural competency and ability to work with diverse patient populations.
• Assists in maintain a clean, safe patient care environment. Assists in cleaning Preop/PACU rooms, equipment, and maintains cleanliness of areas around patient areas.
• Accurately documents and collects data such as vital signs and PreOp checklist information.
• Role models the principles of a Just Culture and Organizational Values.
• Perform other duties as assigned. Must be HIPAA compliant.
  
  
  

This description is not intended and should not be construed to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, skills and efforts or work conditions associated with the job. It is intended to be an accurate reflection of the general nature and level of the job.

Experience

What you will need:

• One year of experience as a care tech preferred.
  
  
  

License(s)

One of the following is required:

• Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) by the state of Colorado
• Certified in the state of Colorado as Certified Nurse Aide (CNA)
• Certified Medical Assistant (CMA) by the American Association of Medical Assistants (AAMA)
• Registered Medical Assistant (RMA) by American Medical Technologist (AMT)
• National Certified Medical Assistant (NCMA) by the National Center for Competency Testing
• Certified Clinical Medical Assistant (CCMA) by the National Healthcare Association
• Medical Assistant Certification (MAC) by the American Medical Certification Association
• Nationally Registered Certified Medical Assistant (NRCMA) by the National Association for Health Professionals
  
  
  

Certification(s)

• Basic Life Support (BLS) required.
  
  
  

Computer / Typing

• Must possess, or be able to obtain within 90 days, the computers skills necessary to complete online learning requirements for job-specific competencies, access online forms and policies, complete online benefits enrollment, etc.
  
  
  

Must have working knowledge of the English language, including reading, writing, and speaking English.

Education

N/A

Benefits At Vail Health (Full Time) Include

• Competitive Wages & Family Benefits:
• Competitive wages
• Parental leave (4 weeks paid)
• Housing programs
• Childcare reimbursement
• Comprehensive Health Benefits:
• Medical
• Dental
• Vision
• Educational Programs:
• Tuition Assistance
• Existing Student Loan Repayment
• Specialty Certification Reimbursement
• Annual Supplemental Educational Funds
• Paid Time Off:
• Up to five weeks in your first year of employment and continues to grow each year.
• Retirement & Supplemental Insurance:
• 403(b) Retirement plan with immediate matching
• Life insurance
• Short and long-term disability
• Recreation Benefits, Wellness & More:
• Up to $1,000 annual wellbeing reimbursement
• Recreation discounts
• Pet insurance
  

Pay is based upon relevant education and experience per hour.

Hourly Pay

$22—$28.39 USD

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Not Applicable

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Engineering and Information Technology

• Industries

  Hospitals and Health Care

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