Patient Care Tech CNA Med Surg PRN

15900 St Marys Hospital and Medical Center Inc

Saint Marys (OH)

On-site

USD 25,000 - 33,000

Full time

3 days ago

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Job summary

Intermountain Health seeks a Patient Care Technician to support the patient care team on the 8th Floor Med/Surg unit. Responsibilities include direct patient care, recording findings, and coordinating with RNs.

Role requires CNA certification in CO and BLS, strong computer literacy, and excellent communication. PRN night shifts are described with 0 benefits listed, emphasizing team collaboration and patient safety.

Qualifications

Current Nursing Assistant Certification (CNA) in Colorado
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, hydration, ambulation and comfort.
Report and record patient care findings and data promptly.
Observe patient condition changes and escalate as needed.
May perform telemetry duties and act as patient care attendant.
Transport medications to RN and support care teams.
Collaborate with RNs and interdisciplinary team for optimal care.
May fulfill Health Unit Coordinator duties if required.
Implement delegated plans of care within scope of practice.
Perform specialized procedures with appropriate validation and regulatory standards.
Maintain a safe environment per policies and emergency procedures.

Skills

Patient Care

Nursing

Teamwork

Computer Literacy

Communication

Patient Care Delivery

Personal Hygiene

Safe Patient Handling

Vital Signs

Specimen Collection

Education

Current CNA Certification (CO)

BLS Certification

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.

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 the patient condition quickly and secure 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.
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 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

Additional Job Description Posting Specifics

Pay Rate: Depending on experience

Benefits Eligible: No Shift Entry Details: PRN - Night Shift Department: 8th Floor Med/Surg Team - St Mary's Hospital Minimum Qualifications

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.
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: St. Marys Regional Hospital

Work City: Grand Junction

Work State: Colorado

Scheduled Weekly Hours

Hourly Rate

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

$18.40 - $23.92

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.

Employment Policies

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.

Equal Opportunity and Diversity

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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