Patient Care Tech CNA Inpatient Rehab

Job Description:

The Patient Care Tech functions as a clinical support partner to assist the patient care team by performing various tasks and procedures as instructed by a licensed professional.

Unit Specifics:

We are a 20 bed specialty unit that cares for patients (pts) with strokes, spinal cord injuries, traumatic brain injuries, neurological, orthopedic, multiple trauma, and a variety of other diagnosis. Our program is CARF (Commission on Accreditation of Rehabilitation Facilities) certified. We follow CARF standards that promote the highest level of quality, value, and optimal outcomes to enhance the lives of persons served. We are committed to Quality Assurance, Continuous Improvement, and Operational Efficiency.

Our techs take 7 pts on days and evenings, then at 9pm go up to about 10-12 pts. Our patients do 3 hours per day of therapy and we follow a therapy schedule for each patient. We work closely as a team with the therapists, PT, OT, ST, nurses, and techs to develop goals and a plan of care to discharge our patients home with family. Our patients stay with us on average about 2 weeks, some 3-4 weeks based off insurance and their progress. We get to know and support our patients and families and enjoy this friendship and trust we develop with them.​

            

Job Essentials:

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.

See what it's like to be a PCT with Intermountain: https://youtu.be/hgO1dIKLYiY

Job Specifics:

• Benefits Eligible: Yes; Medical, Dental, Vision, Education Assistance. Click here for more details

• Shift Details: Full-time day shifts available, some weekend and holiday requirements

• Department/Unit: Inpatient Rehab

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

Minimum Qualifications:

Current CNA Certification.
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Basic Life Support Certification (BLS) for healthcare providers.

If working in Utah

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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) and BLS

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Completion of a fundamentals of nursing class with a passing grade within the past two years (official transcript required to verify completion of class and C.N.A. certification required within 120 days of hire) and BLS

For those hired into a skilled nursing facility or long-term care center obtaining a C.N.A. certification within 120 days is allowed only if the new hire has never been had a C.N.A. in Utah.  If previously certified, must have a current and valid C.N.A. before start date

Demonstrated verbal and written communication skills.
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Clerical or customer service experience.

Preferred Qualifications:
CNA experience or applicable healthcare experience.
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Current enrollment in nursing school.
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Basic computer skills,
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Experience as a Secretary in a hospital.
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Experience using electronic medical records.
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Experience with word processing software.
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Basic understanding of medical terminology.

Physical Requirements:

Ongoing need for employee to see and read information, labels, assess patient needs, operate monitors, identify equipment and supplies.
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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.
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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.
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Expected to lift and utilize full range of movement to transfer patients