Night Shift Cardiac Care CNA — Telemetry & Unit Coord

Intermountain Health; Lafayette (CO); On-site; USD 28,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Education assistance up to $5,250

Debt-free programs with partner-schUol

Job summary

Intermountain Health is seeking a Patient Care Technician to support the patient care team on a 31-bed Progressive Care Telemetry unit in Lafayette, CO. The role includes basic patient care and potential Health Unit Coordinator duties, with telemetry as needed and collaboration with RNs for optimal outcomes.

This position requires a current Colorado CNA license and BLS; strong computer skills and clear communication are essential.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• 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 patient condition quickly and secures qualified assistance as needed.
• May perform telemetry duties as required and function as a patient care attendant, monitoring patients and collaborating with the care team.
• Transport medications from the delivery system to the RN as required on the unit.
• Collaborate with the RN and interdisciplinary team to ensure optimal patient care.
• May assume Health Unit Coordinator duties, including answering phones, transcribing orders, managing unit records, stocking, and maintaining unit supplies.
• Implements plan of care as delegated.
• Performs duties within Scope of Practice and conducts specialized procedures with proper validation.
• Maintains a safe environment by following safety policies and responding to emergencies.

Skills

Patient Care

Nursing

Teamwork

Computer Literacy

Communication

Patient Care Delivery

Personal Hygiene

Safe Patient Handling

Vital Signs

Specimen Collection

Education

CNA Certification in Colorado

BLS for healthcare providers

Job description

Intermountain Health is seeking a Patient Care Technician to support the patient care team on a 31-bed Progressive Care Telemetry unit in Lafayette, CO. The role includes basic patient care and potential Health Unit Coordinator duties, with telemetry as needed and collaboration with RNs for optimal outcomes.

This position requires a current Colorado CNA license and BLS; strong computer skills and clear communication are essential.