Patient Care Tech

Patient Care TechnicianThe 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.Unit DescriptionThe Medical Endocrine unit is a fast-paced unit with 32 beds. Our unit has the endocrine tag due to our units specific DKA protocol used to prevent patients from acquiring an ICU admission. Our diabetic patients make up a small portion of our overall patient population. Other diagnosis we treat include, viral/bacterial infections, electrolyte imbalance, gastroenterology, pulmonary, cardiac, and renal/liver failure. We admit patients from the emergency room, ICU transfers, intra facility transfers, and occasionally direct admits from primary care providers and clinics. On T8 Med/Endo you will gain experience caring for a variety of patients with different diagnosis and develop critical thinking skills. We pride ourselves in our ability to work as a team and to help staff accomplish their career goals.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.Essential FunctionsPrioritize 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.SkillsPatient CareNursingTeamworkComputer LiteracyCommunicationPatient Care DeliveryPersonal HygieneSafe Patient HandlingVital SignsSpecimen CollectionMinimum QualificationsCurrent 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.Preferred QualificationsPrior CNA experience or applicable healthcare experience.Current enrollment in nursing school program.Physical RequirementsOngoing 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.)May be expected to stand in a stationary position for an extended period of time.For roles requiring driving: Expected to drive a vehicle which requires sitting, seeing and reading signs, traffic signals, and other vehicles.Location: Intermountain Health Intermountain Medical CenterWork City: MurrayWork State: UtahScheduled Weekly Hours: 36The hourly range for this position is listed below. Actual hourly rate dependent upon experience.$18.40 - $23.92