Patient Care Technician

Join Our Critical Care Unit TeamJoin our Critical Care Unit team (CCU) as a Patient Care Tech CNA/MA/EMT!The CCU is a 13 bed-unit providing multiple levels of care to patients of all ages (neonate to geriatric). Patient conditions can range from intensive care to observational care.Eligible for Employee Referral Bonuses…refer a friend and earn $$$This is a Night Shift position working 3 12 hour shifts a week - rotating weekends!Performs basic patient care according to established procedures under the supervision of staff RN/LPN, including hygiene, nutrition, I&O and vital sign monitoring.Observes patient condition and reports immediately any abnormal symptoms or unusual occurrences.Performs specialized skills after additional training and competency verification.Maintains adequate supplies and participates in upkeep and stocking of unit and patient care areas.Sets up and maintains equipment properly as directed.Provides safe, efficient environment for patients and families.Assists patients, visitors, and families, and either meets requests or communicates requests to appropriate staff memberAssists care providers as appropriate.Assists with clerical duties.Assists with obtaining accurate heights and weights as directed.Performs patient rounding.Assists with implementing and monitoring fall prevention precautions.Qualifications:Completion of Nursing Assistant or equivalent patient care training program and/or past experience preferred.Current BLS certification through American Heart Association.High School Diploma or GED required.We are interested in every qualified candidate who is eligible to work in the United States. However, we are not able to sponsor visasSalary Range:$20.00 to $28.87/hour (PCT)Entry salary dependent upon education, skill set, and experience.$2.25 /hour evening shift differential when working a minimum of 4 consecutive hours between 3:00pm-11:30pm.$4.00 /hour night shift differential when working a minimum of 4 consecutive hours between 11:00pm - 7:30am.$2.25 /hour weekend differential when working 5 or more continuous hours between 7pm on Friday and 7am on SundayEligible for a $1,000 sign on bonus for a six-month, full-time commitment.Benefits:Medical, Dental and Vision coverage including coverage for eligible dependentsEmployer paid basic life coverage with buy-up coverage optionsFlexible Spending Account (FSA) for health care and dependent care.Time away from work: paid time off (PTO), paid family and medical leave (inclusive of Colorado FAMLI), Paid Sick/Bereavement Leave under Colorado Healthy Families and Workplaces Act (HFWA), leaves of absence.Tuition Assistance AvailableRetirement Plan 401(a)Retirement Plan 403(b) plans with employer matching contributions.Employee Assistance ProgramEmployee discount on Valley View Medical ServicesEmployee voluntary benefits such as Discounted RFTA bus passes, discounted gym memberships, Corporate Ski passes, free car seat for new Valley View babies born or adopted by Valley View employee(s)Free Use of Sunlight and Aspen SkiCo day passes, based on availability.Valley View is a qualifying employer for the federal Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) program!Application Submission End Date:This position will be open for a minimum of three days and until a top applicant is identified.About Us:Located between Aspen and Vail, along the Colorado River, Glenwood Springs is a mecca for outdoor adventures in our beautiful mountains. When you are looking to relax, we also have the largest hot springs pool in the world. As a community with a population of about 10,000, Glenwood Springs is an ideal size.Valley View Hospital offers exceptional benefits, including a robust health and dental plan; vision and life insurance; defined contribution pension plan; 403(b); and generous accrual of vacation/sick days. Relocation and other financial assistance may apply, along with many more employee perks.At Valley View, our mission is to provide convenient, connected care to the communities of Western Colorado with scope, technology, and expertise that are rarely found in regional hospitals.Equal Opportunity Employer This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws. For further information, please review the Know Your Rights notice from the Department of Labor.