Patient Care Technician & Unit Coordinator

Intermountain Health; Mount Pleasant (UT); On-site; USD 25,000 - 33,000; Full time

Job summary

Intermountain Health in Mount Pleasant, UT is seeking a Patient Care Technician to support the patient care team and potentially serve as a Health Unit Coordinator. The role emphasizes direct patient care, coordination with nurses, and adherence to safety standards.

The position requires CNA certification, BLS, and strong communication skills. Shifts vary, including nights and weekends, with a competitive hourly wage and a comprehensive benefits package.

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.

Responsibilities

• Prioritize and deliver basic patient care, including toileting, bathing, linen and clothing changes, fresh water and ice, ambulating, comfort measures, and other patient needs.
• Reports and records patient care findings and data in a timely manner; report changes in patient condition quickly and secure assistance.
• May perform telemetry duties and function as a patient care attendant by monitoring patients and coordinating care with the team.
• Transport medications from delivery system to the RN as required.
• Collaborate with the RN and interdisciplinary team to ensure optimal patient care.
• May assume Health Unit Coordinator responsibilities: answering phones, transcribing orders, managing unit records, stocking supplies.
• Implement plan of care as delegated and perform duties within Scope of Practice.

Skills

Patient Care

Nursing

Teamwork

Computer Literacy

Communication

Patient Care Delivery

Personal Hygiene

Safe Patient Handling

Vital Signs

Specimen Collection

Education

CNA Certification

BLS Certification

Fundamentals of Nursing Course

Job description

Intermountain Health in Mount Pleasant, UT is seeking a Patient Care Technician to support the patient care team and potentially serve as a Health Unit Coordinator. The role emphasizes direct patient care, coordination with nurses, and adherence to safety standards.

The position requires CNA certification, BLS, and strong communication skills. Shifts vary, including nights and weekends, with a competitive hourly wage and a comprehensive benefits package.