PRN Patient Care Tech (CNA) - Same Day Surgery

Intermountain Healthcare Inc.; Ogden (UT); On-site; USD 25,000 - 33,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k)

Learning & Development

Wellness/Employee Assistance

Employee Discounts

Job summary

Intermountain Health McKay-Dee Hospital in Ogden, Utah is seeking a Patient Care Technician to support the patient care team in the Same Day Surgery / PACU Recovery Room. The role involves providing basic patient care and may assume Health Unit Coordinator responsibilities as needed.

Shifts are PRN with 8, 10, and 12-hour options; Monday through Friday with a variable day/evening schedule and occasional on-call. Starting pay is $18.40+ per hour based on patient care experience.

Qualifications

• Current Nursing Assistant Certification (CNA) in the state of practice.
• BLS certification for healthcare providers.
• Basic computer literacy skills.
• Written and verbal communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Provide basic patient care such as toileting, bathing, and comfort measures.
• Document patient care findings promptly and report changes to the RN.
• Monitor patients and assist with telemetry as required by unit.
• Transport medications to the RN as needed on the unit.
• Collaborate with the RN and team to ensure optimal patient care.
• May perform Health Unit Coordinator duties (phones, orders, records).
• Implement and adjust the plan of care as delegated.
• Adhere to safety policies and respond appropriately in emergencies.

Skills

Patient Care

Certified Nursing Assistant

Teamwork

Computer Literacy

Communication

Patient Care Delivery

Personal Hygiene

Safe Patient Handling

Vital Signs

Specimen Collection

Education

CNA Certification

BLS for Healthcare Providers

Basic Computer Literacy

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.

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.

Location:

McKay-Dee Hospital – Ogden, Utah

Department/Unit:

Same Day Surgery / PACU Recovery Room

Shifts:

PRN | As‑needed hours/week | 8, 10, and 12‑hour shifts

Schedule:

Monday - Friday, variable day/evening schedule

Occasional on‑call required

Pay:

Starting at $18.40+ (based on patient care experience)

• Not benefits eligible
• 401(k), Learning & Development, Wellness/Employee Assistance, and Employee Discounts

• Looking for a Certified Nursing assistants with one year of patient care experience, preferably in a hospital setting!

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.

Certification

At the time of hire, Utah candidates must meet one of the following:

• 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

Skills

• Patient Care
• Certified Nursing Assistant
• 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.
• Basic computer literacy skills.
• Written and verbal communication skills.

Preferred Qualifications

• One (1) year Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) experience.
• Six (6) months CNA experience in a hospital setting.

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 McKay-Dee Hospital

Work City

Ogden

Work State

Utah

Scheduled Weekly Hours

0

The hourly range for this position is listed below. Actual hourly rate dependent upon experience.

$18.40 - $23.92

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