Patient Care Tech CNA Surgical Inpatient

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.

*FULL-TIME NIGHT or VARIABLE SHIFT NEEDED*

Unit Description:

The Surgical Inpatient Unit cares for patients who have had surgical procedures and generally require overnight care. We have a wide variety of surgical populations we care for including General Surgery, Colo-Rectal, Urology, ENT, Bariatric, Gynecology/Oncology, Plastics, and Orthopedics. Many of these complex surgeries are performed only at LDS Hospital. We have been nationally recognized in both Orthopedics and Bariatrics. Our patient satisfaction and caregiver engagement scores are among the highest in the Intermountain system. We are proud of our amazing team that will ensure you feel supported in your learning, growth, and maintaining a work-life balance.

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

Hospital Information:

LDS Hospital has been honored by US News & World Report and Fortune Magazine for high quality care and as one of America's top teaching hospitals. LDS Hospital is located close to downtown Salt Lake City. The hospital has free covered parking that is less than 250 feet from the hospital as well as free electric car chargers.  For more information about LDS Hospital click here.

Job Specifics:

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

• Shift Details: Full-time night or variable shifts needed. Reasonable weekend and holiday shifts required.

• Department/Unit: Surgical Inpatient

• 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.
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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

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 LDS Hospital

Work City:

Salt Lake