Patient Care Tech CNA Acuity Adjustable Unit

15500 Saint Joseph Hospital Inc; United States; On-site; USD 40,000 - 50,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Vision

Education Assistance

Shift differentials for evenings, NOC,

Job summary

Intermountain Healthcare is seeking a full-time Day shift Patient Care Technician to support the patient care team on an Acuity Adjustable Unit. You will deliver basic patient care and collaborate with the RN to ensure optimal patient outcomes.

The role requires good communication, strong computer literacy, and adherence to safety standards; CNA certification and BLS are preferred, with potential weekend/holiday responsibilities and shift differentials.

Qualifications

• Current CNA certification 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

• Deliver basic patient care including toileting, bathing, linen and clothing changes, fresh water and ice, ambulating and comfort measures.
• Report and records patient care findings and data in a timely manner.
• Monitor patient condition and seek assistance as needed.
• May perform telemetry duties and function as a health unit coordinator if assigned.
• Collaborate with the RN and team to ensure optimal patient care.
• May assume responsibilities of a health unit coordinator (phones, orders, records).
• Maintain a safe environment by following safety policies and emergency actions.

Skills

Patient care

Teamwork

Communication

Computer literacy

Vital signs

Education

CNA certification

BLS for healthcare providers

Job description

Job Description

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. *FULL-TIME DAY PCT NEEDED*

Job Details

Patient care technicians at Intermountain Healthcare are committed to providing patient-centered care while demonstrating our values of Integrity, Trust, Excellence, Accountability, and Mutual Respect.

See what it's like to be a PCT with Intermountain: https://youtu.be/hgO1dIKLYiY

Job Specifics

Benefits Eligible: Yes; Medical, Dental, Vision, Education Assistance.

Shift Details: Full-time Day shift needed, some weekend and holiday requirements.

Department/Unit: Acuity Adjustable Unit

Additional Details: Shift differentials given for evenings, nights and weekends.

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 practice.
• 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. Typical 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