PRN Patient Care Tech CNA Observation Unit

Intermountain Healthcare Inc.; United States; On-site; USD 28,000 - 36,000; Part time

Job summary

Intermountain Healthcare Inc. is seeking a Patient Care Technician to support the patient care team in the Observation Unit. This PRN role requires flexibility across day and night shifts.

As a PCT, you may serve as Health Unit Coordinator, perform basic patient care, monitor patients, and collaborate with RNs, with shift differentials for evenings and weekends.

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.

Responsibilities

• Prioritize and deliver basic patient care and comfort needs with strong customer service.
• Report patient care findings promptly and seek help as needed.
• Collaborate with RN and health care team to ensure quality care.
• May perform telemetry duties and assist on the unit as required.
• Assist with transporting meds and coordinating unit activities.
• May assume Health Unit Coordinator duties when needed.

Skills

Patient care

Teamwork

Communication

Nursing assistance

Computer literacy

Education

Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA)

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. *PRN PCTs NEEDED. DAYS AND NIGHTS BOTH NEEDED*

Job Essentials

Patient care technicians / Health Unit Coordinators at Intermountain Healthcare are committed to providing patient-centered care while demonstrating our values of Integrity, Trust, Excellence, Accountability, and Mutual Respect. If you are interested in contributing to our mission of helping people live the healthiest lives possible- come join our team.

See what it's like to be a PCT with Intermountain: https://youtu.be/hgO1dIKLYiY

Job Specifics

Benefits Eligible: No

Shift Details: PRN PCTs Needed, Both day and night shifts available, some weekend and holiday requirements

Department/Unit: Observation Unit

Additional Details: Shift differentials given for evenings, nights and weekends

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

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.

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 Lutheran Hospital

Work City: Wheat Ridge

Work State: Colorado

Scheduled Weekly Hours

0

Hourly Rate

$20.00 - $26.48

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 .