Patient Care Tech CNA Med Surg

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 Description:

The Riverton Medical and Surgical (Med Surg) unit is a 26-bed community hospital that is part of the Intermountain Health organization.  We care for a wide variety of patients throughout several specialties including general medicine, telemetry, general surgery, gynecological, and orthopedic surgery.

This is an ideal unit to use a broad range of nursing skills and continue learning as a healthcare professional.   We support the career growth of our team members.  We develop our caregivers and prepare them for opportunities for promotion from within.

Caregivers on our team demonstrate strong communication skills and value teamwork.  If this sounds like a good fit for you, please consider applying to our team.

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.

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. 

• Shift Details: Full-time variable shifts (days/nights), weekend and holiday requirements

• Department/Unit: Med/Surg

• 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

Strong written and verbal communication skills.

Preferred Qualifications:
CNA experience or applicable healthcare experience.
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Current enrollment in nursing school.
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Basic computer skills.

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. Will also bend to retrieve, lift, and carry supplies and equipment. Typically includes items of varying weights, up to and including heavy items.
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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).
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May be expected to stand in a stationary position for an extended period of time.

Location:

Intermountain Health Riverton Hospital

Work City:

Riverton

Work State:

Utah

Scheduled Weekly Hours:

36

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