Patient Care Tech CNA Medical Oncology

imh; Saint Marys (OH); On-site; USD 25,000 - 33,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Benefits Eligible

Job summary

Intermountain Health in Grand Junction, Colorado is seeking a Patient Care Technician to support the patient care team in Medical Oncology at St Mary's Hospital.

You will perform basic nursing tasks under supervision, document patient data, and assist with admissions and unit coordination as needed.

Qualified candidates hold a Colorado CNA and BLS, have good computer skills, and demonstrate excellent communication and teamwork in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• Colorado CNA certification and BLS certification are required at time of hire.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills and basic computer literacy.
• Demonstrated ability to work in a fast-paced healthcare environment.

Responsibilities

• Provide basic patient care including hygiene, mobility, and comfort measures.
• Document and report patient data and condition changes promptly.
• Assist with telemetry as needed and coordinate with the care team.
• Transport medications and support health unit coordination tasks.
• Maintain unit records and supplies and participate in plan of care as delegated.
• Adhere to safety policies and respond to emergencies appropriately.

Skills

Patient Care

Nursing

Teamwork

Computer Literacy

Communication

Patient Care Delivery

Personal Hygiene

Safe Patient Handling

Vital Signs

Specimen Collection

Education

Colorado CNA Certification

BLS Certification for healthcare providers

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.

A Colorado CNA license and a BLS Certification are required at time 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
• Nursing
• Teamwork
• Computer Literacy
• Communication
• Patient Care Delivery
• Personal Hygiene
• Safe Patient Handling
• Vital Signs
• Specimen Collection

Posting Specifics

• Entry Rate: Depending on experience
• Benefits Eligible:Yes
• Shift Details: Part Time, Night Shift
• Department: Medical Oncology - 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 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

St. Marys Regional Hospital

Work City

Grand Junction

Work State

Colorado

Scheduled Weekly Hours

24

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

$18.40 - $23.92

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.

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.

All positions subject to close without notice.