PACU

Intermountain Health•Spanish Fork, UT

1d•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. This role is part of the Same Day Surgery (SDS) / Post-Anesthesia Care Unit (PACU) at Spanish Fork Hospital, providing pre- and post-operative care for patients undergoing same-day procedures. The team utilizes cutting-edge surgical care with advanced technology and techniques to ensure precision, safety, and optimal outcomes.

Requirements

Current Nursing Assistant Certification (CNA).
Basic Life Support Certification (BLS).
Demonstrated basic computer literacy skills.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

Nice To Haves

One (1) year Certified Nursing Assistant 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.