Patient Care Tech CNA Inpatient Rehab

Intermountain Health

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 is a full-time night shift position in a 20-bed specialty unit that cares for patients with strokes, spinal cord injuries, traumatic brain injuries, neurological, orthopedic, multiple trauma, and a variety of other diagnoses. The program is CARF (Commission on Accreditation of Rehabilitation Facilities) certified, adhering to standards that promote quality, value, and optimal outcomes. The unit is committed to Quality Assurance, Continuous Improvement, and Operational Efficiency. Techs typically care for 7 patients on days and evenings, increasing to about 10-12 patients at 9 PM. Patients undergo 3 hours of therapy daily, following a structured therapy schedule. The team works closely with therapists (PT, OT, ST), nurses, and other techs to develop goals and a plan of care for patient discharge. Patients stay on average about 2 weeks, sometimes 3-4 weeks, depending on insurance and progress. Patient care technicians at Intermountain Healthcare are committed to providing patient-centered care while demonstrating values of Integrity, Trust, Excellence, Accountability, and Mutual Respect, contributing to the mission of helping people live the healthiest lives possible.

Requirements

• Current Nursing Assistant Certification (CNA) in the state of practice.
• Basic Life Support Certification (BLS) for healthcare providers.
• Demonstrated basic computer literacy skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• At the time of hire, Utah candidates must meet one of the following: Certified Nursing Assistant Certification in the state of Utah (if CNA certificate is expired, must be renewed before start date); Completion of a recent Certified Nursing Assistant Training Program (verification of CNA program completion is required, program must have been completed within the past (1) year, CNA certification must be obtained within 120 days of hire); Completion of a Fundamentals of Nursing Course (must have earned a passing grade within the past two (2) years, official transcript is required, CNA certification must be obtained within 120 days of hire).

Nice To Haves

• Prior CNA experience or applicable healthcare 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.

Benefits

• Medical
• Dental
• Vision
• Education Assistance
• Generous benefits package that covers a wide range of programs to foster a sustainable culture of wellness that encompasses living healthy, happy, secure, connected, and engaged.
• Shift differentials given for evenings, nights and weekends
• PEAK program supports caregivers in the pursuit of their education goals and career aspirations by providing up-front tuition coverage paid directly to the academic institution.
• The program offers 100+ learning options to choose from, including undergraduate studies, high school diplomas, and professional skills and certificates.
• Caregivers are eligible to participate in PEAK on day 1 of employment.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed