Patient Care Tech (CNA)/Health Unit Coord.-Infusion (PRN)

Intermountain Health

3d•$18 - $24•Onsite

About The Position

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. Be on a team where specially trained staff administer infusion therapy medications through a needle or catheter, bypassing the need for a hospital stay. Our centers offer a comfortable, outpatient setting for treatments like antibiotics, chemotherapy, blood products, and hydration, which are often used for conditions like cancer, autoimmune diseases, or infections.

Requirements

Current Nursing Assistant Certification (CNA) in the state of practice.
Basic Life Support Certification (BLS) for healthcare providers.
Basic computer literacy skills.
Written and verbal communication skills.
Patient Care
Certified Nursing Assistant
Teamwork
Computer Literacy
Communication
Patient Care Delivery
Personal Hygiene
Safe Patient Handling
Vital Signs
Specimen Collection

Nice To Haves

One (1) year CNA experience.
CNA hospital setting experience.
Current enrollment in nursing school program.

Responsibilities

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 the 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.