Patient Care Technician HUC Orthopedics/Oncology

Intermountain Healthcare Inc.; Utah; On-site; USD 25,000 - 32,000; Part time

Job summary

Intermountain Health Utah Valley Hospital in Provo, UT is seeking a Part-time Patient Care Technician (CNA) to support the patient care team. The role involves basic patient care, documentation, and coordination with the RN on unit duties.

Required CNA certification in Utah and BLS for healthcare providers, plus strong computer literacy and communication skills. Shifts include two 12-hour days per week with some weekend coverage.

Qualifications

• Current CNA certification in Utah
• BLS for healthcare providers
• Completion of CNA Training Program within the past year
• Official transcript of Fundamentals of Nursing course

Responsibilities

• Provide basic patient care including toileting, bathing, linen changes and comfort measures.
• Record patient care findings and report changes promptly to the RN.
• Monitor patients and assist with telemetry as required.
• Transport medications to RN on the unit.
• Collaborate with RN and interdisciplinary team to ensure safe patient care.
• May perform health unit coordinating tasks: phones, orders, unit records, supplies.
• Follow plan of care and regulatory standards.
• Maintain safety and emergency readiness.

Skills

Patient Care

Nursing

Teamwork

Computer Literacy

Communication

Patient Care Delivery

Personal Hygiene

Safe Patient Handling

Vital Signs

Specimen Collection

Education

Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) certification

Basic Life Support (BLS) certification

Fundamentals of Nursing Course

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

Part time, 24hrs/wk. 2, 12 hr. shifts per week, (5:30-5:30). Day and night shifts available. 3 weekend shifts a month. Rotating holidays.

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.

Requirements for Utah Candidates at Hire

• 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 (1) 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 (2) 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 Utah Valley Hospital

Work City: Provo

Work State: Utah

Scheduled Weekly Hours: 24

Compensation

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.

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