Patient Care Tech CNA Home Health

Intermountain Healthcare Inc.; Denver (CO); On-site; USD 28,000 - 36,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Education assistance

Shift differentials

Job summary

Intermountain Health is seeking a Part-time Patient Care Technician to support the patient care team in Denver, CO, within Home Health. The role emphasizes reliability, patient-centered care, and collaboration with licensed professionals, with shift differentials for evenings, nights, and weekends.

Responsibilities include basic patient care, documentation, and potential Health Unit Coordinator duties. Part-time schedule typically 3 eight-hour shifts weekly, 8am–5pm, in the Denver Metro area.

Qualifications

• Must hold an active CNA license in the state of practice.
• Current BLS certification for healthcare providers.
• Demonstrated basic computer literacy.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Must have a valid driver’s license, insurance and reliable transportation.
• Must be at least 18 years old.
• Ability to access the Internet or phone line to transfer patient files twice daily.
• Ability to transfer and position patients independently and safely.

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, with excellent customer service.
• Reports and records patient care findings and data; report changes quickly and seek qualified assistance as needed.
• May perform telemetry duties and function as a patient care attendant by monitoring patients and collaborating with the care team.
• Transport medications from the delivery system to the RN as required.
• Collaborate with the RN and interdisciplinary team to ensure optimal patient care.
• May assume Health Unit Coordinator responsibilities, including phones, orders, unit records, and stocking.
• Implements plan of care as delegated and performs duties within scope of practice.
• Fosters a safe environment by following safety policies and emergency action.

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

Driver’s License

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.

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.

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.

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, etc.
• Shift Details: As part-time we prefer three 8-hour shifts per week, but would be open to 4 or 5 shorter shifts. Typical workdays are M-Fr (being part time we would work out a schedule with caregiver on what days would work) between the hours 8am-5pm.
• Territory: Denver Metro; majority of in home territory is North and Central but can have some south Denver Metro patients.
• This is a home care position, so incumbent will need reliable transportation.
• Department/Unit: Home Health
• 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.
• Current driver’s license, insurance, reliable transportation, and an acceptable driving record.
• Must be at least 18 years old.
• Ability to access the Internet or a phone line to transfer patient files twice a day.
• Ability to transfer and position patients independently and safely.

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:

Homecare - Denver Metro

Work City

Denver

Work State

Colorado

Scheduled Weekly Hours

24

The hourly range for this position is listed below. Actual hourly rate dependent upon experience.
$20.00 - $26.48

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.

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By applying for a position with Intermountain, I acknowledge that I will comply with all applicable Intermountain policies and expectations. If applying for a remote or hybrid role, this includes remote work expectations related to confidentiality, information security, work schedules, conflicts of interest, and use of company equipment. I further acknowledge that outside employment or activities may not interfere with job responsibilities or create a conflict of interest with Intermountain. Actual or reasonably perceived conflicts may be grounds for disqualification from consideration or, if hired, corrective action up to and including termination of employment.

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.

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