Patient Care Technician

Intermountain Healthcare Inc.; California; On-site; USD 28,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Generous benefits package

Job summary

Intermountain Health in Colorado is seeking a Patient Care Technician to support the patient care team on a hospital unit. The role includes basic care tasks, documenting observations, and collaborating with RNs to ensure patient comfort and safety.

The ideal candidate holds CNA and BLS credentials, demonstrates solid communication and computer literacy, and is prepared to handle equipment and emergencies with composure.

Qualifications

• Current CNA Certification (state practice) required.
• BLS for healthcare providers required.
• Demonstrated basic computer literacy skills.

Responsibilities

• Prioritize and deliver basic patient care (toileting, bathing, linen changes, hydration, ambulating).
• Report and document patient care findings promptly to RN.
• Monitor patient conditions and respond to changes with qualified assistance.
• Collaborate with RN and care team to ensure optimal patient care.
• May perform health unit coordinator duties (phones, orders, records) as needed.

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

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

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 & Compensation

Location: Good Samaritan Hospital

Work City: Lafayette

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. Learn more about our comprehensive benefits package here.

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.

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