Patient Care Tech CNA Med Surg

Intermountain Health; Grand Junction (CO); On-site; USD 25,347 - 32,952; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Benefits eligible

Job summary

Intermountain Health's St. Marys Regional Hospital in Grand Junction, Colorado seeks a Patient Care Technician to support the patient care team with basic duties and to assume Health Unit Coordinator responsibilities as needed.

Requires Colorado CNA license and BLS, strong communication, and computer literacy. The role offers part-time and full-time schedules with pay rate $18.40–$23.92 per hour and a 36-hour weekly baseline.

Qualifications

• Colorado CNA license required.
• Basic Life Support Certification (BLS) required.
• Demonstrated basic computer literacy skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Provide basic patient care tasks per instruction by licensed professionals.
• Report and record patient care findings promptly; notify changes in condition.
• Perform telemetry duties as required and monitor patients.
• Transport medications to RN on the unit.
• Collaborate with RN and interdisciplinary team for optimal care.
• Assume Health Unit Coordinator duties: answer phones, transcribe orders, manage unit records, stock supplies.
• Implement plan of care as delegated.
• Perform duties within scope of practice and adhere to regulatory standards.
• Maintain safety and respond appropriately to emergencies.

Skills

Patient Care

Nursing

Teamwork

Computer Literacy

Communication

Patient Care Delivery

Personal Hygiene

Safe Patient Handling

Vital Signs

Specimen Collection

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.

Required Credentials

• Colorado CNA license
• Basic Life Support Certification (BLS)

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.
• Report and record patient care findings and data in a timely manner; report changes in patient condition quickly and secure qualified assistance as needed.
• 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.
• 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.
• Assume the responsibilities of a health unit coordinator, including answering phones, transcribing physician orders, managing unit records, organizing, stocking, and maintaining unit supplies.
• Implement plan of care as delegated.
• Perform assigned duties within Scope of Practice; perform specialized procedures with skill validation and according to regulatory standards.
• Foster a safe environment by complying with 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

Posting Specifics

• Pay Rate: Depending on experience
• Benefits Eligible: YES
• Shift Entry Details: Part Time and Full Time Shifts Available
• Department: 8th Floor Med/Surg Team – St Mary's Hospital

Minimum Qualifications

• Current Nursing Assistant Certification (CNA) in the state of Colorado
• 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

Physical Requirements

• Ongoing need to see and read information, labels, assess patient needs, operate monitors, identify equipment and supplies.
• Frequent interactions with patient care providers, patients, and visitors requiring verbal communication and the ability to hear and understand spoken information and alarms quickly and accurately, particularly during emergencies.
• Manual dexterity of hands and fingers to manipulate complex and delicate equipment with precision and accuracy; includes frequent computer use and typing for documentation.
• Expected to lift and utilize full range of movement to transfer patients; bend to retrieve, lift, and carry supplies and equipment of varying weights, including heavy items.
• Need to walk and assist with transporting/ambulating patients and distributing supplies and equipment; includes pushing/pulling gurneys and portable equipment.
• 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

St. Marys Regional Hospital, Grand Junction, Colorado

Scheduled Weekly Hours

36

Salary

$18.40 – $23.92 per hour

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