Night Telemetry CNA/PCT — Patient Care Specialist

imh; Wheat Ridge (CO); On-site; USD 25,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Vision

Education Assistance

Job summary

Intermountain Health in Murray, UT is seeking a Patient Care Technician (PCT) for a full-time night shift in the Medical Telemetry unit. You will support the patient care team and may assume Health Unit Coordinator duties.

Ideal candidates hold CNA and BLS, are computer-literate, and have strong communication. You will deliver basic patient care, monitor vitals, assist with telemetry as needed, and collaborate with nurses.

Qualifications

• Current Nursing Assistant Certification (CNA) in the state of practice.
• Basic Life Support Certification (BLS) 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 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

Education

Current CNA Certification

BLS Certification

Fundamentals of Nursing Course

Job description

Intermountain Health in Murray, UT is seeking a Patient Care Technician (PCT) for a full-time night shift in the Medical Telemetry unit. You will support the patient care team and may assume Health Unit Coordinator duties.

Ideal candidates hold CNA and BLS, are computer-literate, and have strong communication. You will deliver basic patient care, monitor vitals, assist with telemetry as needed, and collaborate with nurses.