Patient Care Tech Observation Unit

37700 Primary Childrens - Lehi; Lehi (UT); On-site; USD 25,000 - 33,000; Full time

Job summary

Intermountain Healthcare Inc. in Lehi, Utah, is hiring a Patient Care Technician to support the care team. The role includes basic patient care, telemetry duties, and possibly acting as a health unit coordinator. Full-time, 36 hours weekly with 6am–6pm or 6pm–6am shifts, including nights, weekends, and holidays.

Minimum qualifications include a Utah CNA certification, BLS, and completion of a CNA program with recent transcript. Lifting and mobility tasks are required to support patients.

Qualifications

• Must hold CNA certification in Utah and be within 120 days of hire.
• CNA certification renewal required if expired before start date.
• Completion of CNA training program and required verification within past year.

Responsibilities

• Provide basic patient care: toileting, bathing, ambulation, comfort measures.
• Report patient data and changes promptly to the RN and care team.
• Collaborate with team to ensure optimal patient care and safety.
• May perform telemetry duties and act as health unit coordinator as needed.
• Handle unit tasks: phones, orders transcription, and supply management.

Skills

Patient Care

Nursing

Teamwork

Computer Literacy

Communication

Patient Care Delivery

Personal Hygiene

Safe Patient Handling

Vital Signs

Specimen Collection

Education

Current Nursing Assistant Certification (CNA) in state of practice

Basic Life Support Certification (BLS) for healthcare providers

Fundamentals of Nursing Course

Official transcript

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.


• 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

Shift Details

Full time, 36hrs/wk. Variable shifts. Shifts are 6am to 6pm and 6pm to 6am. The position would include nights, weekends, and holidays.

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.


• At the time of hire, Utah candidates must meet one of the following: 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 earned a passing grade within the past two (2) years.


• Official transcript is required.


• CNA certification must be obtained within 120 days of hire.

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

Primary Childrens at Lehi Work City: Lehi Work State: Utah Scheduled Weekly Hours: 36 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.

Intermountain Policies and AI

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 Employment

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.

Other Information

All positions subject to close without notice. Headquartered in Utah with locations in six primary states and additional operations across the western U.S., Intermountain Health is a nonprofit system of 34 hospitals, 400+ clinics, a medical group of more than 4,800 employed physicians and advanced care providers, a health plan division called Select Health with more than one million members, and other health services. Helping people live the healthiest lives possible, Intermountain is widely recognized as a leader in clinical quality improvement and efficient healthcare delivery. Join our world-class team and embark on a career filled with opportunities, strength, innovation, and fulfillment. Thank you for considering a career with us and experiencing our AI-enhanced recruitment process. Intermountain Health strives to make the application process accessible to all users. If you would like to contact us regarding the accessibility of our website or need assistance completing the application process, please contact 1-800-843-7820 or email [e-mail]. This contact information is for accommodation requests only and cannot be used to inquire about the status of applications. Intermountain Health’s PEAK program supports caregivers in the pursuit of their education goals and career aspirations by providing up-front tuition coverage paid directly to the academic institution. The program offers 100+ learning options to choose from, including undergraduate studies, high school diplomas, and professional skills and certificates. Caregivers are eligible to participate in PEAK on day 1 of employment. The primary intent of this job description is to set a fair and equitable rate of pay for this classification. Only those key duties necessary for proper job evaluation and/or labor market analysis have been included. Other duties may be assigned by the supervisor. All positions subject to close without notice. Thanks for your interest in continuing your career with our team!