Patient Care Tech HUC Cardiac Care Unit

Patient Care Tech And Health Unit Coordinator

This position functions as both a Patient Care Tech (PCT) and Health Unit Coordinator (HUC). A Patient Care Tech functions as a clinical support partner assisting the patient care team by performing various tasks and procedures as instructed by a licensed professional. A Health Unit Coordinator, under the direction of nursing leadership, facilitates unit organization and patient care by assisting in the coordination of patient, nursing, physician and other health care provider office and clerical activities.

Job Essentials

• Patient Care : Prioritizes and delivers basic patient care which may include toileting, bathing, linen and clothing changes, fresh water and ice, ambulating, comfort measures, and other patient needs. Assists with admission, discharge, and transfer of patients. Provides 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.
• Collaboration : Collaborates and consults with RN and other members of the interdisciplinary team for best patient care. Demonstrate effective teamwork, prioritization, communication, and organization. Performs non-nursing duties as delegated (e.g., cleaning, stocking, answering phones, clerical support, providing directions). Implements plan of care as delegated. Performs assigned duties within Scope of Practice and 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.
• Patient Care Support and Clerical Activities : Answer patient call lights. Schedules tests and treatments as ordered. May provide access control to visitor entrance to secure units. Answers unit telephones and disseminates information appropriately. Processes, organizes, files and maintains patient and unit records. Transcribes physician orders. Acts as unit receptionist. May organize, stock and maintain supplies on the unit.

Shift Details : Part time, 24hrs / wk. Mix of day and night shifts.

Minimum Qualifications

Preferred Qualifications

Physical Requirements :

Location : Intermountain Health Primary Childrens Hospital

Work City : Salt Lake City

Work State : Utah

Scheduled Weekly Hours : 24

The hourly range for this position is listed below. Actual hourly rate dependent upon experience.

$18.22 - $23.68

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.