Patient Care Technician CNA Orthopedics

16000 SCL Health Montana dba St Vincent Regional Hospital; United States; On-site; USD 25,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Benefits package

36 hours per week

Job summary

Intermountain Health St Vincent Regional Hospital in Billings, MT is hiring a Patient Care Technician to support the patient care team, perform basic nursing tasks, and may assume Health Unit Coordinator duties. Minimum qualifications include Montana CNA certification, BLS for healthcare providers, and solid computer literacy with excellent written and verbal communication.

This full-time role features three 12-hour shifts weekly, benefits, and a collaborative environment focused on safe,

Qualifications

• Must hold Montana CNA certification.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) for healthcare providers is required.
• Demonstrated basic computer literacy and strong communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Provide basic patient care including toileting, bathing, linen changes, hydration, ambulation and comfort; deliver excellent customer service to patients and families.
• Document and report patient care findings and data promptly.
• Notify supervisors of changes in patient condition and seek assistance as needed.
• May perform telemetry duties and assist as a patient care attendant; monitor patients and collaborate with the care team.
• Assist in medication transport on clinical units as required.
• Coordinate with RNs and interdisciplinary team to ensure quality patient care.
• May assume Health Unit Coordinator duties (phone, orders, unit records, supplies) when needed.
• Follow plan of care and perform duties within scope of practice.
• Execute specialized procedures with appropriate skill and regulatory compliance.
• Maintain safety by following policy and acting appropriately in emergencies.

Skills

Patient Care

Nursing

Teamwork

Computer Literacy

Communication

Patient Care Delivery

Personal Hygiene

Safe Patient Handling

Vital Signs

Specimen Collection

Education

CNA Certification (Montana)

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

Posting Details

Entry Rate: Depending on experience

Benefits Eligible: Yes

Shift Details: Variable Shift: Full time three 12 hour shifts per week. Some weekends and holidays.

Department: Medical Surgical / Ortho unit - St Vincent Hospital

Minimum Qualifications

• Current Nursing Assistant Certification (CNA) in the state of Montana
• Basic Life Support Certification (BLS) for healthcare providers
• Demonstrated basic computer literacy skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

Preferred Qualifications

• Prior CNA experience or applicable healthcare experience.

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

Location: Intermountain Health St Vincent Regional Hospital Work City: Billings Work State: Montana

Schedule

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. Learn more about our comprehensive benefits package here.

EEO Statement

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Company Overview

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.

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