Patient Care Technician

Memorial Physician Practices; Missoula (MT); On-site; USD 22,041 - 33,062; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Shift differential

Comprehensive benefits

Job summary

Community Medical Center in Missoula, MT seeks a part-time Certified Nursing Aide/Asst. (CNA) for acute care. You will assist with basic patient care under RN supervision, monitor vital signs, and support daily living activities.

The role emphasizes compassion, accuracy in documentation, and readiness to work in a demanding environment; successful candidates will have a current BLS and prior nursing-student experience.

Qualifications

• Performs basic patient care activities under RN supervision, including monitoring vital signs.
• Requires critical thinking, decisive judgement and ability to work with minimal supervision.
• Experience as RN student or completion of base nursing skills is desirable.
• Ability to work in a stressful environment and assist with ADLs.

Skills

Critical thinking

Decisive judgement

Minimal supervision

Patient care support

Education

BLS certification (within 30 days)

Job description

Job Title

Certified Nursing Aide/Asst. (CNA) - Acute Care

Job Type

PT

Overview

At Community Medical Center, we are committed to empowering and supporting a diverse and determined workforce that can drive quality, scalability, and significant impact across our hospitals and communities. In your role, you'll support those in our facilities who interface with and provide care to our patients and community members. We believe that our collective efforts will shape a healthier future for the communities we serve.

Qualifications and Requirements

Performs basic patient care activities as delegated and supervised by an RN, including monitoring vital signs, possibly taking blood glucose measurements, and recording intake and output. It requires critical thinking skills, decisive judgement, and the ability to work with minimal supervision.

• Current American Heart Association BLS certificate to be obtained within 30 days.
• Previous relevant experience or completion of base skills as a Registered Nurse student.
• Requires critical thinking skills, decisive judgement, and the ability to work with minimal supervision.
• Must be able to work in a stressful environment and take appropriate action.
• Assists patients with tending to personal care and activities of daily living, including but not limited to bathing, grooming, eating, and ambulation.
• Reports abnormal findings or changes in physical, mental, and emotional conditions to nursing staff.
• Assists with keeping patient rooms and common areas stocked, clean and orderly.
• Non-Essential Functions.

Benefits

• Shift differential
• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision plans, plus flexible-spending and health-savings accounts
• Competitive paid time off and extended illness bank package for full-time employees
• Income-protection programs, such as life, accident, critical-injury insurance, short- and long-term disability, and identity theft coverage
• Tuition reimbursement, loan assistance, and 401(k) matching
• Employee assistance program, including mental, physical, and financial wellness
• Professional development and growth opportunities

EEOC Statement

Community Medical Center is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Community Medical Center is committed to Equal Employment Opportunity for all applicants and employees and complies with all applicable laws prohibiting discrimination and harassment in employment.