Patient Care Tech CNA Float Pool

15500 Saint Joseph Hospital Inc; United States; On-site; USD 28,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Float Pool differential

Job summary

Intermountain Health is seeking a Certified Nursing Assistant to join our float pool, delivering direct patient care across units. The role requires a current CNA and prior healthcare experience, with a $1.50 per hour float pool differential and full-time day or night shifts.

The PCT may also assume Health Unit Coordinator responsibilities, assisting with phones, orders, and unit records while maintaining safety and high-quality care standards.

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

• Provide basic patient care including toileting, bathing, linen changes, water delivery, ambulation, comfort measures, and responsive customer service.
• Record patient care findings and data in a timely manner.
• Monitor patient condition changes and seek qualified help as needed.
• Collaborate with RNs and the care team to ensure optimal patient care.
• May perform telemetry duties and assist with unit coordination as required.

Skills

Patient Care

Nursing

Teamwork

Computer Literacy

Communication

Patient Care Delivery

Personal Hygiene

Safe Patient Handling

Vital Signs

Specimen Collection

Education

CNA Certification

BLS Certification

Tools

Electronic Health Records

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 AND NIGHT PCT SHIFTS NEEDED* Saint Joseph Hospital is seeking a skilled Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) to join our float pool team. The CNA will provide direct patient care across various units as needed, ensuring high-quality care and support. This role requires flexibility, excellent communication skills, and the ability to adapt to different clinical environments. Candidates must have a current CNA certification and previous experience in a healthcare setting. Earn $1.50 per hour more with the Float Pool differential!

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. If you are interested in contributing to our mission of helping people live the healthiest lives possible- come join our team. 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 days or night shifts available, part-time days or nights may also be available, some weekend and holiday requirements. Department/Unit: Float Pool. Additional Details: $1.50 per hour Float Pool differential is given. 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.


• 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

Location: Saint Joseph Hospital Work City: Denver Work State: Colorado Scheduled Weekly Hours: 36

Hourly Rate

The hourly range for this position is listed below. Actual hourly rate dependent upon experience. $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.

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EEO Statement

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.

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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