PRN Patient Care Technician CNA Infusion

Intermountain Healthcare Inc.; United States; On-site; USD 25,000 - 33,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

Dental benefits

Vision benefits

Education assistance

Shift differentials

Job summary

Intermountain Healthcare Inc. is seeking a Patient Care Technician (PCT) to support the patient care team across Intermountain Medical Center and local clinics, including Infusion.

The role requires CNA and BLS, strong patient care skills, and comfort with electronic documentation. Shift options include PRN with some evenings, weekends, and holidays; eligibility for shift differentials is noted.

Qualifications

• Current CNA certification in the state of Utah.
• BLS for healthcare providers.
• Demonstrated basic computer literacy.

Responsibilities

• Prioritize and deliver basic patient care, including toileting, bathing, linen and clothing changes, hydration, ambulating, comfort, and other needs, while delivering excellent service.
• Record and report patient care findings and data promptly; alert changes in condition to the RN.
• May perform telemetry duties and function as a patient care attendant by monitoring patients and collaborating with the team.
• Transport medications to the RN from the delivery system when on a unit.
• Collaborate with the RN and interdisciplinary team to ensure optimal patient care.
• May assume Health Unit Coordinator duties such as answering phones and transcribing orders.
• Follow plan of care and perform duties within scope of practice with required safety.
• Uphold safety policies and respond appropriately in emergencies.

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

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 position will float between Intermountain Medical Center, Riverton Hospital, Alta View, and a couple other clinics in the area.

Job Specifics

Benefits Eligible: Yes; Medical, Dental, Vision, Education Assistance.

Shift Details: PRN PCT needed (commonly 8am-6:30pm with some variance), occasional weekend and holiday requirements

Department/Unit: Infusion

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

Patient Care Tech (PCT)

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

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.

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.

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.)
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