Patient Care Tech Rapid Treatment Unit

Intermountain Healthcare Inc.; United States; On-site; USD 25,000 - 33,000; Full time

Job summary

Intermountain Health Primary Children’s Hospital in Salt Lake City, UT, seeks a dual Patient Care Tech (PCT) and Health Unit Coordinator (HUC) to support patient care and unit operations. You will assist with basic care, admissions/discharges, and clerical tasks while collaborating with the nursing team.

The role requires CNA and BLS certifications, basic computer skills, and strong communication. Works on site in a hospital setting with a focus on patient safety and efficient workflow.

Qualifications

• Current CNA certification in Utah state.
• BLS certification for healthcare providers.
• Demonstrated basic computer literacy.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to work on a clinical unit and follow nurse directives.

Responsibilities

• Assist with basic patient care such as toileting, bathing, and mobility.
• Support admission, discharge, and transfer processes.
• Answer patient call lights and coordinate with RN and care team.
• Schedule tests and treatments as ordered.
• Perform clerical duties and maintain unit records.

Skills

Communication

Computer literacy

Verbal communication

Education

CNA certification (Utah)

Job description

Job Description

This position functions as both a Patient Care Tech (PCT) and Health Unit Coordinator (HUC).

Patient Care

• Prioritizes and delivers basic patient care which may include toileting, bathing, linen and clothing changes, fresh water and ice, ambulating, comfort measures, and other patient needs.
• Assists with admission, discharge, and transfer of patients.
• Provides 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.
• Based on unit, may also be responsible for telemetry duties.
• Can function as a patient care attendant by monitoring patient, taking care of patient care needs, and involving other members of the patient care team as needed.
• When working on a clinical unit, may be required to take medications from the delivery system to the RN.

Collaboration

• Collaborates and consults with RN and other members of the interdisciplinary team for best patient care.
• Demonstrate effective teamwork, prioritization, communication, and organization.
• Performs non-nursing duties as delegated (e.g., cleaning, stocking, answering phones, clerical support, providing directions).
• Implements plan of care as delegated.
• Performs assigned duties within Scope of Practice and 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.

Patient Care Support and Clerical Activities

• Answer patient call lights.
• Schedules tests and treatments as ordered.
• May provide access control to visitor entrance to secure units.
• Answers unit telephones and disseminates information appropriately.
• Processes, organizes, files and maintains patient and unit records.
• Transcribes physician orders.
• Acts as unit receptionist.
• May organize, stock and maintain supplies on the unit.

Shift Details

Full time, 36hrs/wk.

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

• CNA experience or applicable healthcare experience.
• Current enrollment in nursing school.
• Basic computer skills.
• Experience as a Secretary in a hospital.
• Experience using electronic medical records.
• Experience with word processing software.
• Basic understanding of medical terminology.
• 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.

Location

Intermountain Health Primary Childrens Hospital

Work City: Salt Lake City

Work State: Utah

Scheduled Weekly Hours: 24 The hourly range for this position is listed below. Actual hourly rate dependent upon experience. $18.40 - $23.92

Benefits

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