Patient Care Tech CNA Internal Travel Team

Patient Care TechA Patient Care Tech has accountability for providing care to patients in an acute care setting. This will involve caring for patients with acute and chronic needs in our iFlex internal travel department.Posting SpecificsFlat Rate: $40/hrMust have CNA license in MontanaLocation for the first assignment is at our Miles City, MT hospitalShift Details: Variable 12 hour shifts and will mainly work night shiftHours: 36 weeklyBenefit Eligible: NoCompetitive pay in line with local and national travel CNA rates. Pay rates are reviewed quarterly and adjusted based on market trends; each assignment will have a consistent pay rate for the three month assignment.For assignments more than 50 miles from the employee's home, pro-rated monthly housing reimbursement will be provided.Employees are responsible for securing their own housing during each travel assignment.Travel RequirementsOur iFlex CNAs are expected to float if not needed at assigned facility. All iFlex caregivers will be expected to accept assignments in any Intermountain region and work at any Intermountain facility. This includes locations in Utah, Colorado, Idaho, Montana, and Nevada.Essential FunctionsRespond to patient care needs by answering call lights, assisting patients with hygiene care and nourishment, obtaining vital signs, and communicating constructively, effectively and timely with members of the care team.Check and document patient vitals, glucose, inputs and outputs.Assist nurses and physicians within scope and competency.Actively participate in meeting patient experience goals.Assist with patient transfers, admissions and discharges as directed and in compliance with the principles of safe patient handlingDemonstrate and adhere to the standards of infection preventionSkillsApply technical skills and experience gathering patient data and performing patient care tasks such as weight, height, vitals, intake/output measures, EKGs, and specimen collection.Be willing to accept supervision and work well with others.Strong oral and written communication skills.Regular attendance to perform work on site during regularly scheduled business hours or scheduled shifts is required.Ability to work nights and/or weekends is required for identified positions.Minimum QualificationsCertification as a Nursing Assistant (CNA) in the state of MontanaCurrent BLS certification required upon hirePreferred QualificationsHigh School Diploma or equivalentPreferred (2) years of experience in an acute healthcare settingPhysical 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 situationsManual 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.Location:Good Samaritan Hospital, Holy Rosary Hospital, Intermountain Health St Vincent Regional Hospital, Platte Valley Hospital, Saint Joseph Hospital, St. Marys Regional Hospital, St James HospitalWork City:Miles CityWork State:MontanaScheduled Weekly Hours:0The hourly range for this position is listed below. Actual hourly rate dependent upon experience.$7.25 - $999.99Intermountain 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.