Patient Care Technician CNA Telemetry

imh; Heber (UT); On-site; USD 34,000 - 45,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Benefits Eligible

Flexible Shifts

Job summary

Intermountain Health is seeking a Patient Care Technician to support the patient care team at St Vincent Regional Hospital in Billings, MT. The role includes basic patient care, telemetry support, and potential health unit coordination duties under licensed supervision.

The ideal candidate will hold a Montana CNA certification, BLS, and strong communication skills; computer literacy is required. Shifts are variable with weekend and holiday coverage, offering a competitive benefits package.

Qualifications

• Current CNA certification in Montana
• BLS for healthcare providers
• Demonstrated basic computer literacy skills
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills

Responsibilities

• Provide basic patient care such as toileting, bathing, linen and clothing changes, fresh water and ice, ambulating, comfort measures, and responding to patient and family requests.
• Report and document patient care findings and data in a timely manner; alert changes in condition and secure assistance as needed.
• Monitor patients and assist with telemetry; collaborate with the health care team to ensure optimal patient care.
• Transport medications to the RN as required on the unit.
• Assist with health unit coordination tasks as delegated and maintain unit records.
• Implement the plan of care as directed and adhere to regulatory standards.
• Maintain a safe environment by following safety policies and responding to emergencies.

Skills

Patient Care

Nursing

Teamwork

Computer Literacy

Communication

Patient Care Delivery

Personal Hygiene

Safe Patient Handling

Vital Signs

Specimen Collection

Education

Current CNA certification (Montana)

BLS Certification

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 Specifics

• Rate: Depending on experience plus differential
• Benefits Eligible:Yes
• Shift Entry Details: Shift will be variable. 7 weekend shifts each 8-week schedule period is required. Caregiver will be assigned to a holiday package consisting of 2-3 holidays each year.
• Department: Cardiovascular Care 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:

Intermountain Health St Vincent Regional Hospital

Work City:

Billings

Work State:

Montana

Scheduled Weekly Hours:

36

$18.40 - $23.92

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