Patient Care Tech CNA Surgical Care

Intermountain Healthcare Inc.; Denver (CO); On-site; USD 28,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Vision

Education Assistance

Job summary

Intermountain Healthcare is seeking a Patient Care Technician to join the Surgical Care unit in Denver. The role supports the patient care team with tasks and procedures under licensed supervision and may serve as a Health Unit Coordinator as needed.

The unit handles diverse surgical cases, offers shift flexibility for full-time day and night positions, and provides opportunities to work with telemetry, vitals, and patient care delivery while maintaining a focus on safety and compassionate care.

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.

Responsibilities

• 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

Education

Current CNA certification (state practice)

BLS for healthcare providers

Basic computer literacy

Excellent written and verbal communication

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.

• FULL-TIME NIGHT SHIFT AND FULL-TIME DAY SHIFT NEEDED*

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.

Unit Description

The Surgical Care Unit is a 34 bed unit that serves a variety of surgical patients including ENT, abdominal, thoracic, urology, plastic, bariatric, and general surgery. PCT’s assist with vitals, ambulation, ADL’s, glucometers, and I/O’s. The numerous procedures seen on our unit allow PCT’s to develop skills with many types of drains, procedures, and patients. Our unit is education focused, filled with hardworking caregivers, and provides many opportunities for learning and growth. Caregivers strive to provide excellent care while creating a fun and supportive environment.

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.

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 night shift and day shift available, some weekend and holiday requirements
• Department/Unit: Surgical Care
• 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 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

Saint Joseph Hospital

Work City

Denver

Work State

Colorado

Scheduled Weekly Hours

36

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

$20.00 - $26.48

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.

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