Patient Care Technician & Health Unit Coord

Intermountain Healthcare Inc.; Lafayette (CO); On-site; USD 28,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

Intermountain Health's Good Samaritan Hospital in Lafayette, CO is seeking a Full-time Patient Care Technician to support the patient care team with basic nursing tasks and telemetry duties. The role collaborates closely with RNs to ensure safe, compassionate care for patients and families.

You will perform duties from assisting with toileting and mobility to reporting patient changes, maintaining unit records, and potentially serving as a health unit coordinator.

Qualifications

• Current CNA certification in the state of practice.
• BLS certification for healthcare providers.
• Demonstrated basic computer literacy skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Utah candidates must meet CNA requirements as outlined for hire (see posting).
• Utah CNA certification must be obtained within 120 days of hire.
• CNA training completion verification required within past year.
• Fundamentals of Nursing Course completion may be required.

Responsibilities

• Deliver basic patient care including toileting, bathing, mobility, and comfort.
• Report and document patient conditions promptly.
• Monitor patients and assist with telemetry as required.
• Collaborate with RN and interdisciplinary team to ensure optimal care.
• May serve as health unit coordinator handling phones and orders.
• Follow safety policies and respond 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 (state of practice)

BLS for healthcare providers

Job description

Intermountain Health's Good Samaritan Hospital in Lafayette, CO is seeking a Full-time Patient Care Technician to support the patient care team with basic nursing tasks and telemetry duties. The role collaborates closely with RNs to ensure safe, compassionate care for patients and families.

You will perform duties from assisting with toileting and mobility to reporting patient changes, maintaining unit records, and potentially serving as a health unit coordinator.