Patient Care Tech (CNA)- Same Day Surgery PRN

Intermountain Healthcare Inc.; Park City (UT); On-site; USD 25,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k)

Learning & Development

Wellness/Employee Assistance

Employee Discounts

Geographical 5% shift differential pay

Job summary

Intermountain Healthcare Inc. in Park City, Utah, is seeking a Patient Care Technician (PRN) to support the Same Day Surgery/PACU/Endoscopy team. You'll assist with basic patient care and collaborative tasks alongside licensed staff, contributing to safe and efficient perioperative care.

The role emphasizes patient comfort, accurate documentation, and coordination with the RN and broader care team. Shifts are 10–12 hours, weekdays, with no weekends; compensation starts at $18.40+ per hour, with

Qualifications

• Current CNA certification in the state of practice.
• BLS certification for healthcare providers.
• Basic computer literacy required.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Prioritize and deliver basic patient care (toileting, bathing, hygiene, comfort) with excellent customer service.
• Record and report patient care findings promptly and notify RN of changes.
• May perform telemetry duties and act as patient care attendant on unit.
• Transport medications from the delivery system to the RN.
• Collaborate with RN and interdisciplinary team to ensure optimal patient care.
• May assume Health Unit Coordinator duties (phones, orders, unit records, stocking).
• Follow plan of care as delegated and perform duties within scope of practice.

Skills

Patient Care

Nursing

Teamwork

Computer Literacy

Communication

Vital Signs

Specimen Collection

Personal Hygiene

Safe Patient Handling

Patient Care Delivery

Education

Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) certification

Basic Life Support (BLS) certification

CNA Training Program completion

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: Park City Hospital - Park City, Utah

Department/Unit: Same Day Surgery/PACU/Endoscopy

Shifts: PRN | As-needed hours/week | 10 to 12-hour shifts

Schedule: Monday - Friday, Days with no weekends or major holidays

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

Benefits: Not benefits eligible

Perks

• 401(k)
• Learning & Development
• Wellness/Employee Assistance
• Employee Discounts
• Geographical 5% shift differential pay for this location!

Intermountain Health's Same Day Surgery (SDS) and Post-Anesthesia Care Unit (PACU) provide pre- and post-operative care for patients undergoing same-day procedures. Be part of a team where cutting-edge surgical care with advanced technology and techniques, ensuring precision, safety, and optimal outcomes for every patient.

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 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.

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