Health Unit Coordinator CNA Required Med Surg

Patient Care Tech / 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. This role is primarily for a Health Unit Coordinator but the individual may be asked to complete some Patient Care Tech tasks.

Unit Description : We specialize in caring for a variety of both medical and surgical patients. We provide inpatient care to patients with multiple diagnoses including diabetes, electrolyte imbalances, gastrointestinal, respiratory, cardiac-tele monitored, infectious, kidney, and liver diseases. We also offer surgical care for hip and knee replacements, general surgeries such as bowel resections, new ostomies, bladder, and plastics. We offer a great team environment to cultivate personal growth in your healthcare career.

Job Details : Patient care technicians / Health Unit Coordinators 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.

Job Specifics :

Benefits Eligible : Yes; Medical, Dental, Vision, Education Assistance, etc.

Shift Details : Part-time evening shift needed, M-F 6PM-10PM, weekend and holiday requirements

Department / Unit : Medical Surgical

Additional Details : Shift differentials given for evenings, nights and weekends

Essential Functions :

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.

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 : Patient Care

Nursing

Teamwork

Computer Literacy

Communication

Patient Care Delivery

Personal Hygiene

Safe Patient Handling

Vital Signs

Specimen Collection

Physical Requirements :

Minimum Qualifications :

Current Nursing Assistant Certification (CNA) in the state of practice.

At the time of hire, Utah candidates must meet one of the following :

Certified Nursing Assistant Certification in the state of Utah.

If CNA certificate is expired, must be renewed before start date.

Completion of a recent Certified Nursing Assistant Training Program.

Verification of CNA program completion is required (program must have been completed within the past (1) year).

CNA certification must be obtained within 120 days of hire.

Completion of a Fundamentals of Nursing Course.

Must have earned a passing grade within the past two (2) years.

Official transcript is required.

CNA certification must be obtained within 120 days of hire.

Basic Life Support Certification (BLS) for healthcare providers.

Demonstrated basic computer literacy skills.

Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

Preferred Qualifications :

Prior CNA experience or applicable healthcare experience.

Current enrollment in nursing school program.

Physical Requirements :

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 Alta View Hospital

Work City : Sandy

Work State : Utah

Scheduled Weekly Hours : 20

The hourly range for this position is listed below. Actual hourly rate dependent upon experience. $18.22 - $23.68

We care about your well-being

mind, body, and spirit

which is why we provide our caregivers a generous benefits package that covers a wide range of programs to foster a sustainable culture of wellness that encompasses living healthy, happy, secure, connected, and engaged.

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.