Patient Care Technician CNA Oncology

12600 St George Regional Hospital; Saint George (UT); On-site; USD 25,000 - 33,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Benefits package

PEAK program

Job summary

Intermountain Health St George Regional Hospital is seeking a Patient Care Technician to support the patient care team with basic nursing tasks and unit coordination. The role includes direct patient care, documentation, and collaboration with RNs to ensure safety and comfort.

Responsibilities include telemetry support when required, medication transport, and potential health unit coordination duties. A CNA and BLS are required, with strong communication and teamwork expected in a fast-paced

Qualifications

• Current CNA certification in the state of practice.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification required for healthcare providers.
• Demonstrated basic computer literacy skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• CNA certification must be current or renewed before start date; documentation required.

Responsibilities

• Provide basic patient care including toileting, bathing, linen changes, and comfort measures.
• Document patient care findings and data promptly; report changes to licensed staff.
• May perform telemetry duties and assist on units as needed.
• Transport medications to RN and assist with unit operations.
• Collaborate with RNs and other team members to ensure quality patient care.

Skills

Patient Care

Nursing

Teamwork

Computer Literacy

Communication

Vital Signs

Specimen Collection

Safe Patient Handling

Personal Hygiene

Education

Certified Nursing Assistant Certification (CNA)

Basic Life Support Certification (BLS)

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 days

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 one 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 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

Intermountain Health St George Regional Hospital, Work City: St George, Work State: Utah

Scheduled Weekly Hours

36

Hourly Range

$18.40 - $23.92 (Actual hourly rate dependent upon experience.)

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.

Caregivers are eligible to participate in PEAK on day 1 of employment.

Company Culture & Policies

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.

At Intermountain Health, we use the artificial intelligence ("AI") platform, HiredScore to improve your job application experience. HiredScore helps match your skills and experiences to the best jobs for you. While HiredScore assists in reviewing applications, all final decisions are made by Intermountain personnel to ensure fairness. We protect your privacy and follow strict data protection rules. Your information is safe and used only for recruitment.

All positions subject to close without notice.

The primary intent of this job description is to set a fair and equitable rate of pay for this classification. Other duties may be assigned by the supervisor. All positions subject to close without notice.