Patient Care Tech CNA Ortho Plastics

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 or day shift needed. We specialize in caring for patients who undergo orthopedic surgeries as well as emergent ortho traumas. We also specialize in plastic surgeries such as finger reattachment with leech therapy and care for patients post chemotherapy for breast reconstruction. You will experience and learn about a variety of patients. Our team mantra is "Helping Each Other, Help Our Patients".

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.

Shift details : Full-time nights or days needed, weekend and holiday requirements. Department / Unit : Orthopedics and Plastics. Shift differentials given for evenings, nights and weekends.

Essential functions include prioritizing and delivering 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.

Skills include Patient Care, Nursing, Teamwork, Computer Literacy, Communication, Patient Care Delivery, Personal Hygiene, Safe Patient Handling, Vital Signs, and Specimen Collection.

Minimum qualifications include current C.N.A. Certification OR the following apply if working in the State of Utah : Completion of nursing assistant training program. Verification of nursing assistant training program completion required and C.N.A. certification required within 120 days of hire. OR Completion of a fundamentals of nursing class with a passing grade within the past two (2) years. Official transcript required to verify completion of class and C.N.A. certification required within 120 days of hire. For those hired into a skilled nursing facility or long-term care center, obtaining a C.N.A. certification within 120 days allowed only if the new hire has never been a C.N.A. in Utah. If previously certified, hire must have a current and valid C.N.A. certification before the start date. Basic Life Support Certification (BLS) for healthcare providers, demonstrated basic computer literacy skills, and excellent written and verbal communication skills.

Preferred qualifications include prior C.N.A. or applicable healthcare experience and current enrollment in a nursing school program.

Physical requirements include 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 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 Center. Work City : Murray. Work State : Utah. Scheduled Weekly Hours : 36. The hourly range for this position is listed below. Actual hourly rate dependent upon experience. $18.22 - $23.68.