Patient Care Tech (CNA/HUC) - NICU

Intermountain Healthcare Inc.; American Fork (UT); On-site; USD 25,000 - 36,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Health

Vision

Dental

401(K)

Education Assistance

Job summary

Intermountain Healthcare Inc. is seeking a Patient Care Technician for the Newborn Intensive Care Unit (NICU) at American Fork Hospital in American Fork, Utah. The position is part-time, 24 hours per week, with two 12-hour shifts and a variable schedule including days, nights, weekends, and holidays.

Starting pay is $18.40+ per hour, depending on patient care experience. Benefits include health, vision, dental, 401(k), and education assistance.

Qualifications

• Current CNA certification in Utah or equivalent with active status.
• BLS certification for healthcare providers.
• Demonstrated basic computer literacy and clear written/verbal communication.

Responsibilities

• Deliver basic patient care including toileting, hygiene, mobility, and comfort.
• Record patient care data and report changes promptly to the RN.
• Collaborate with the care team and assume HUC duties as needed.
• Transport medications to the RN and assist with unit operations.
• Foster a safe environment and follow unit policies and procedures.

Skills

Patient Care

Certified Nursing Assistant

Teamwork

Computer Literacy

Communication

Patient Care Delivery

Personal Hygiene

Safe Patient Handling

Vital Signs

Specimen Collection

Education

Current Nursing Assistant Certification (CNA) in Utah

Basic Life Support Certification (BLS)

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.

Location

American Fork Hospital - American Fork, Utah

Department/Unit

Newborn Intensive Care Unit (NICU)

Shifts

Part-time | 24 hours/week | Two 12-hour shifts

Schedule

Variable, mix of days, nights, weekends & holidays

Pay

Starting at $18.40+ (based on patient care experience)

Benefits

• Health


• Vision


• Dental


• 401(K)


• Education Assistance & more!

*Looking for a Certified Nursing assistants with one year of patient care experience, preferably in a hospital setting!

We are a specialized hospital unit for newborns who are premature, have low birth weight, or have serious health conditions. Our units provide intensive medical care and around-the-clock monitoring from a team of specialists to help fragile infants survive and recover. Neonatologists, NICU nurses, Critical Care Techs, Respiratory Therapists and other specialists work together to provide expert care, nutritional support, and family support to meet babies' unique health care needs.

Certification

At the time of hire , Utah candidates must meet one of the following:

• Certified Nursing Assistant Certification in the state of Utah. If CNA certificate is expired, must be renewed before start date.


• Completion of a recent Certified Nursing Assistant Training Program. Verification of CNA program completion is required (program must have been completed within the past (1) year). CNA certification must be obtained within 120 days of hire.


• Completion of a Fundamentals of Nursing Course. Must have earned a passing grade within the past two (2) years. Official transcript is required. CNA certification must be obtained within 120 days of hire.

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


• Certified Nursing Assistant


• 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

• One (1) year Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) experience.


• 6 months CNA experience in a hospital setting.

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