Patient Care Tech CNA CVTU

divh2Patient Care Technician/h2pThe 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./pp* FULL-TIME NIGHT SHIFT PCT NEEDED*/ppPatient care technicians 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./ppJob Specifics:/pulliBenefits Eligible: Yes; Medical, Dental, Vision, Education Assistance./liliShift Details: Full-time night shifts, weekend and holiday requirements/liliDepartment/Unit: Cardiac Vascular and Telemetry Unit/liliAdditional Details: Shift differentials given for evenings, nights and weekends/li/ulpEssential Functions/pulliPrioritize 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./liliReports and records patient care findings and data in a timely manner. Reports changes in the patient condition quickly and secures qualified assistance as needed./liliMay 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./liliTransport medications from the delivery system to the RN as required when working on a clinical unit./liliCollaborate and consult with the RN and other members of the interdisciplinary team to ensure optimal patient care./liliMay assume the responsibilities of a health unit coordinator, including answering phones, transcribing physician orders, managing unit records, organizing, stocking, and maintaining unit supplies./liliImplements plan of care as delegated./liliPerforms assigned duties within Scope of Practice. Performs specialized procedures with skill validation and according to regulatory standards./liliFosters a safe environment by complying with the safety policy and taking appropriate action in an emergency./li/ulpSkills/pulliPatient Care/liliNursing/liliTeamwork/liliComputer Literacy/liliCommunication/liliPatient Care Delivery/liliPersonal Hygiene/liliSafe Patient Handling/liliVital Signs/liliSpecimen Collection/li/ulpMinimum Qualifications/pulliCurrent Nursing Assistant Certification (CNA) in the state of practice./liliBasic Life Support Certification (BLS) for healthcare providers./liliDemonstrated basic computer literacy skills./liliExcellent written and verbal communication skills./li/ulpPreferred Qualifications/pulliPrior CNA experience or applicable healthcare experience./liliCurrent enrollment in nursing school program./li/ulpPhysical Requirements/pulliOngoing need for employee to see and read information, labels, assess patient needs, operate monitors, identify equipment and supplies./liliFrequent 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./liliManual 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./liliExpected 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./liliNeed 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.)/liliMay be expected to stand in a stationary position for an extended period of time./liliFor roles requiring driving: Expected to drive a vehicle which requires sitting, seeing and reading signs, traffic signals, and other vehicles./li/ulpLocation: Saint Joseph Hospital/ppWork City: Denver/ppWork State: Colorado/ppScheduled Weekly Hours: 36/ppThe hourly range for this position is listed below. Actual hourly rate dependent upon experience./pp$20.00 - $26.22/ppWe 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./ppIntermountain Health is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status./ppAll positions subject to close without notice./p/div