Patient Care Tech (C.N.A) - Thoracic ICU

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./ppLocation: Intermountain Medical Center Murray, Utah/ppDepartment/Unit: Intensive Care - Thoracic ICU/ppSchedule: Full-time | 36 hours/week | 12-hour shifts/ppShifts: Variable, mix of days, evenings, swings, nights, weekends holidays/ppPay: Starting at $18.22+ (based on experience)/ppBenefits: Health, Vision, Dental, 401(K), Education Assistance more!/ppLooking for an active certified nursing assistant with at least one year of patient care experience, preferably in a hospital setting!/ppShift differential pay for evenings, night, weekends!/ppEssential 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./li/ululliMay 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/liliCertified Nursing Assistant/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/ulpAt the time of hire, Utah candidates must meet one of the following certification requirements:/pulliCertified Nursing Assistant Certification in the state of Utah./liliCompletion of a recent Certified Nursing Assistant Training Program./liliCompletion of a Fundamentals of Nursing Course./li/ulpPreferred Qualifications/pulliPrior CNA experience or applicable healthcare experience./liliPatient care experience in a hospital setting/liliCurrent enrollment in nursing school program with a flexible work schedule./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./li/ululliFor roles requiring driving: Expected to drive a vehicle which requires sitting, seeing and reading signs, traffic signals, and other vehicles./li/ulpLocation:/ppIntermountain Health Intermountain Medical Center/ppWork City:/ppMurray/ppWork State:/ppUtah/ppScheduled Weekly Hours:/pp36/ppThe hourly range for this position is listed below. Actual hourly rate dependent upon experience./pp$18.22 - $23.68/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