Patient Care Technician - SDS/PACU

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.

Location: LDS Hospital – Salt Lake City, Utah

Department/Unit: Same Day Surgery/PACU

Entry Rate: $17.60+ (based on patient care experience)

Shift Details: Full-time 36 hours

Schedule: Days/evenings, shifts will vary from 5:00AM - 9:00PM. Some on-call required  

Must be able to work weekdays Monday - Friday.

Benefits Eligible: Yes (Health, Vision, Dental Insurance, 401(K), Education + many more)

Job Essentials

Patient Care:
Prioritizes and delivers basic patient care which may include toileting, bathing, linen and clothing changes, fresh water and ice, ambulating, comfort measures, and other patient needs.
Assists with admission, discharge, and transfer of patients.
Provides 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.
Based on unit, may also be responsible for telemetry duties.
Can function as a patient care attendant by monitoring patient, taking care of patient care needs, and involving other members of the patient care team as needed.
When working on a clinical unit, may be required to take medications from the delivery system to the RN.

Collaboration:
Collaborates and consults with RN and other members of the interdisciplinary team for best patient care.
Demonstrates effective teamwork, prioritization, communication, and organization.
Performs non-nursing duties as delegated (e.g., cleaning, stocking, answering phones, clerical support, providing directions).
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.


Minimum Qualifications

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

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Strong written and verbal communication skills.

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If working in Utah

Completion of nursing assistant training program (verification of nursing assistant training program completion required at time of hire 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 at time of hire 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 a C.N.A. in Utah.  If previously certified, must have a current and valid C.N.A. before start date.

Preferred Qualifications

CNA experience or applicable healthcare experience.
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Current enrollment in nursing school with flexible work schedule .
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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