CNA Patient Care Technician Medical Surgical Unit

Intermountain Healthcare Inc.; California; On-site; USD 28,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Education assistance up to $5,250/yr

PEAK education program

Comprehensive benefits package

Job summary

Intermountain Health seeks a Patient Care Technician to support the care team. The role includes basic patient care, telemetry duties as needed, and potential Health Unit Coordinator tasks on a Good Samaritan Hospital unit in Lafayette, CO.

Requires a Colorado CNA and BLS, with 36 hours weekly during the night shift (6:00 p.m.–6:30 a.m.). Intermountain emphasizes teamwork, quality care, and growth through programs like PEAK and education assistance up to $5,250 per year.

Qualifications

• Current CNA certification in Colorado.
• Basic computer literacy and clear communication skills.
• BLS certification and ability to work with a care team.

Responsibilities

• Deliver basic patient care and respond to patient/family requests.
• Document care findings and monitor patient condition changes.
• Assist with telemetry, unit coordination, and transport medications.
• Collaborate with RNs and health care team to ensure quality care.

Skills

Patient Care

Nursing Teamwork

Computer Literacy

Communication

Patient Care Delivery

Personal Hygiene

Safe Patient Handling

Vital Signs

Specimen Collection

Education

Current CNA certification (Colorado)

BLS for healthcare providers

Job description

Job Summary

The Patient Care Technician functions as a clinical support partner, assisting the patient care team by performing various tasks and procedures as instructed by a licensed professional. Additionally, the Patient Care Technician may assume the responsibilities of a Health Unit Coordinator. This position requires a current Colorado CNA license. Hours: Night Shift 6:00 p.m. to 6:30 a.m. Join an organization that invests in your growth—with many career paths to explore, Patient Care Tech, Nurse Extern, Registered Nurse and Nurse Manager, and more! Intermountain offers employees up to $5,250 annually for education assistance and partners with schools for debt free programs. On the Medical Unit here at Good Samaritan Hospital, we strive to deliver the highest quality, holistic care possible to our patients. We have a close team that values and respects each other. The culture of the medical unit sets us apart from other units. We emphasize a culture of open communication, support, and a drive to continually grow and improve. We strive to build an exceptional team with a commitment to quality and the highest level of care.

Essential Functions

• Prioritize and deliver basic patient care, including toileting, bathing, linen and clothing changes, fresh water and ice, ambulating, comfort measures, and other patient needs, while providing excellent customer service when responding to patient and family requests.
• Reports and records patient care findings and data in a timely manner.
• Reports changes in the patient condition quickly and secures qualified assistance as needed.
• May perform telemetry duties as required based on the unit, and function as a patient care attendant by monitoring patients, addressing patient care needs, and collaborating with other members of the patient care team as required.
• Transport medications from the delivery system to the RN as required when working on a clinical unit.
• Collaborate and consult with the RN and other members of the interdisciplinary team to ensure optimal patient care.
• May assume the responsibilities of a health unit coordinator, including answering phones, transcribing physician orders, managing unit records, organizing, stocking, and maintaining unit supplies.
• Implements plan of care as delegated.
• Performs assigned duties within Scope of Practice.
• Performs specialized procedures with skill validation and according to regulatory standards.
• Fosters a safe environment by complying with the safety policy and taking appropriate action in an emergency.

Skills

• Patient Care
• Nursing Teamwork
• Computer Literacy
• Communication
• Patient Care Delivery
• Personal Hygiene
• Safe Patient Handling
• Vital Signs
• Specimen Collection

Minimum Qualifications

• Current Nursing Assistant Certification (CNA) in the state of Colorado.
• Basic Life Support Certification (BLS) for healthcare providers.
• Demonstrated basic computer literacy skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

Preferred Qualifications

• Prior CNA experience or applicable healthcare experience.
• Current enrollment in nursing school program.

Physical Requirements

Ongoing need for employee to see and read information, labels, assess patient needs, operate monitors, identify equipment and supplies. Frequent interactions with patient care providers, patients, and visitors that require employee to verbally communicate as well as hear and understand spoken information, alarms, needs, and issues quickly and accurately, particularly during emergency situations. Manual dexterity of hands and fingers to manipulate complex and delicate equipment with precision and accuracy. This includes frequent computer use and typing for documenting patient care, accessing needed information, medication preparation, etc. Expected to lift and utilize full range of movement to transfer patients. Will also bend to retrieve, lift, and carry supplies and equipment. Typically includes items of varying weights, up to and including heavy items. Need to walk and assist with transporting/ambulating patients and obtaining and distributing supplies and equipment. This includes pushing/pulling gurneys and portable equipment, including heavy items. Often required to navigate crowded and busy rooms (full of equipment, power cords on the floor, etc.) May be expected to stand in a stationary position for an extended period of time. For roles requiring driving: Expected to drive a vehicle which requires sitting, seeing and reading signs, traffic signals, and other vehicles.

Location and Hours

Location: Good Samaritan Hospital
Work City: Lafayette
Work State: Colorado
Scheduled Weekly Hours: 36
Hourly rate: $20.00 - $26.48

Benefits

We care about your well-being – mind, body, and spirit – which is why we provide our caregivers a generous benefits package that covers a wide range of programs to foster a sustainable culture of wellness that encompasses living healthy, happy, secure, connected, and engaged. Learn more about our comprehensive benefits package here.

Equal Opportunity and Diversity

Intermountain Health is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status.

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Corporate Overview

Headquartered in Utah with locations in six primary states and additional operations across the western U.S., Intermountain Health is a nonprofit system of 34 hospitals, 400+ clinics, a medical group of more than 4,800 employed physicians and advanced care providers and a health plan division called Select Health with more than one million members, and other health services. Helping people live the healthiest lives possible, Intermountain is widely recognized as a leader in clinical quality improvement and efficient healthcare delivery. Join our world-class team and embark on a career filled with opportunities, strength, innovation, and fulfillment. To find out more about us, head to our career site here.

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PEAK Program

Intermountain Health’s PEAK program supports caregivers in the pursuit of their education goals and career aspirations by providing up-front tuition coverage paid directly to the academic institution. The program offers 100+ learning options to choose from, including undergraduate studies, high school diplomas, and professional skills and certificates. Caregivers are eligible to participate in PEAK on day 1 of employment. Learn more.

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