Patient Care Tech CNA Surgical Care

Patient Care Technician 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.

*FULL-TIME NIGHT SHIFT NEEDED*

The Surgical Care Unit is a 34 bed unit that serves a variety of surgical patients including ENT, abdominal, thoracic, urology, plastic, bariatric, and general surgery. PCT's assist with vitals, ambulation, ADL's, glucometers, and I/O's. The numerous procedures seen on our unit allow PCT's to develop skills with many types of drains, procedures, and patients. Our unit is education focused, filled with hardworking caregivers, and provides many opportunities for learning and growth. Caregivers strive to provide excellent care while creating a fun and supportive environment. Patient 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. Benefits Benefits Eligible: Yes; Medical, Dental, Vision, Education Assistance. Schedule Full-time night shift available, some weekend and holiday requirements. Shift differentials given for evenings, nights and weekends. Department Surgical Care Responsibilities 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. Report and record patient care findings and data in a timely manner; report changes in patient condition quickly and secure qualified assistance as needed. 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. Assume responsibilities of a health unit coordinator, including answering phones, transcribing physician orders, managing unit records, organizing, stocking, and maintaining unit supplies. Implement plan of care as delegated. Perform assigned duties within scope of practice; perform specialized procedures with skill validation and according to regulatory standards. Foster 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 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. Prior CNA experience or applicable healthcare experience. Current enrollment in nursing school program. 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 to manipulate complex and delicate equipment with precision and accuracy; 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; bend to retrieve, lift, and carry supplies and equipment, including items of varying weights up to including heavy items. Need to walk and assist with transporting/ambulating patients and obtaining and distributing supplies and equipment; push/pull gurneys and portable equipment, including heavy items; often required to navigate crowded and busy rooms. May be expected to stand in a stationary position for an extended period of time. For roles requiring driving: expected to drive a vehicle requiring sitting, seeing and reading signs, traffic signals, and other vehicles. Location & Compensation Location: Saint Joseph Hospital, Denver, Colorado. Scheduled Weekly Hours: 36. Hourly rate: $20.00 - $26.22 (actual rate dependent upon experience). Intermountain 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. #J-18808-Ljbffr Intermountain Healthcare