Observation Unit CNA/PCT - Day Shift

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

Job summary

Intermountain Health Lutheran Hospital in Wheat Ridge, Colorado, is seeking a full-time Patient Care Technician to support the patient care team and, when needed, assume Health Unit Coordinator duties. The role includes routine patient care, telemetry support, and collaboration with RNs to ensure quality care.

The position requires CNA and BLS certifications, strong communication, and computer skills. It offers a day shift with some weekend/holiday requirements and shift differentials.

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

CNA Certification (state)

BLS for healthcare providers

Job description

Intermountain Health Lutheran Hospital in Wheat Ridge, Colorado, is seeking a full-time Patient Care Technician to support the patient care team and, when needed, assume Health Unit Coordinator duties. The role includes routine patient care, telemetry support, and collaboration with RNs to ensure quality care.

The position requires CNA and BLS certifications, strong communication, and computer skills. It offers a day shift with some weekend/holiday requirements and shift differentials.