Patient Care Tech CNA Ortho Plastics

imh; Wheat Ridge (CO); Presencial; USD 25.000 - 33.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

Intermountain Healthcare in Colorado seeks motivated Patient Care Techs (PCT) or Health Unit Coordinators (HUC) for the Ortho Plastics unit. The role combines clinical support with unit coordination, ensuring high-quality patient care and efficient unit operations.

The position offers full-time day and night shifts; candidates should have CNA and BLS, and be comfortable in a fast-paced orthopedic/plastic surgery environment, with opportunities to learn and grow.

Formación

• Current CNA certification in state of practice.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification for healthcare providers.
• Demonstrated basic computer literacy.

Responsabilidades

• Deliver basic patient care and respond to patient and family requests with excellent customer service.
• Report patient care findings and data promptly; alert for changes in condition.
• May perform telemetry duties and function as a patient care attendant on unit.
• Transport medications from the delivery system to the RN as required.
• Collaborate with the RN and interdisciplinary team to ensure optimal patient care.
• May take on Health Unit Coordinator responsibilities (phones, orders, unit records).
• Implement plan of care as delegated and perform duties within scope of practice.
• Uphold safety policies and act appropriately in emergencies.

Conocimientos

Patient Care

Nursing

Teamwork

Computer Literacy

Communication

Patient Care Delivery

Personal Hygiene

Safe Patient Handling

Vital Signs

Specimen Collection

Educación

CNA certification

BLS certification

Descripción del empleo

Job Description:

This position may function as both a Patient Care Tech (PCT) and Health Unit Coordinator (HUC). A Patient Care Tech functions as a clinical support partner assisting the patient care team by performing various tasks and procedures as instructed by a licensed professional. A Health Unit Coordinator, under the direction of nursing leadership, facilitates unit organization and patient care by assisting in the coordination of patient, nursing, physician and other health care provider office and clerical activities.

*FULL-TIME NIGHT SHIFT and FULL-TIME DAY SHIFT PCTS NEEDED*

Unit Description:

We specialize in caring for patients who undergo orthopedic surgeries as well as emergent ortho traumas. We also specialize in plastic surgeries such as finger reattachment with leech therapy and care for patients post chemotherapy for breast reconstruction. You will experience and learn about a variety of patients. Our team mantra is “Helping Each Other, Help Our Patients.”

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.
• Shift Details: Full-time nights and full-time days needed, part-time may also be available, weekend and holiday requirements
• Department/Unit: Ortho Plastics
• 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