Patient Care Tech (C.N.A) - Same Day Surgery

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. The position is located at Intermountain Health American Fork Hospital in American Fork, Utah, within the Same Day Surgery (SDS) department. The shifts are part-time, 32 hours a week, with 8-hour shifts during the day and evening hours between 5 : 00am and 7 : 30pm. There are no late nights or weekends required. The pay starts at $18.22 plus based on experience. Benefits include health, vision, dental, 401(K), education assistance, and more.

Intermountain Health's Same Day Surgery (SDS) provides pre- and post-operative care for patients undergoing same-day procedures. Be part of a team where cutting-edge surgical care with advanced technology and techniques ensures precision, safety, and optimal outcomes for every patient.

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 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.

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Location : Intermountain Health American Fork Hospital Work City : American Fork Work State : Utah Scheduled Weekly Hours : 32

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. Learn more about our comprehensive benefits package here.

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.

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