Patient Care Tech CNA Medical Oncology

Intermountain Health

2d•$18 - $24•Onsite

About The Position

The Patient Care Technician functions as a clinical support partner, assisting the patient care team by performing tasks and procedures as instructed by a licensed professional. The technician may also assume Health Unit Coordinator responsibilities. The Medical Oncology unit cares for cancer patients receiving chemotherapy or radiation therapy, patients experiencing post-chemotherapy illness, and patients requiring end-of-life care. It also treats a broad range of medical conditions, including diabetic complications, infectious diseases, electrolyte imbalances, and gastroenterological, respiratory, cardiac, kidney, and liver complications. Patient care technicians provide patient-centered care while demonstrating Intermountain Healthcare’s values of Integrity, Trust, Excellence, Accountability, and Mutual Respect. This position is based at Intermountain Medical Center in Murray, Utah, and offers full-time and part-time variable shifts. Weekend and holiday work is required. The schedule is listed as 36 hours per week. Evening, night, and weekend shift differentials are available.

Requirements

Current Nursing Assistant Certification (CNA) in the state of practice.
Basic Life Support (BLS) Certification for healthcare providers.
Demonstrated basic computer literacy skills.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
For Utah candidates at hire, meet one of the specified qualification paths: hold a current Utah CNA certification; renew an expired CNA certificate before the start date; have completed a recent CNA training program within the past year and obtain CNA certification within 120 days of hire; or have completed a Fundamentals of Nursing course with a passing grade within the past two years, provide an official transcript, and obtain CNA certification within 120 days of hire.

Nice To Haves

Prior CNA experience or applicable healthcare experience.
Current enrollment in a nursing school program.

Responsibilities

Prioritize and deliver basic patient care, including toileting, bathing, changing linens and clothing, providing fresh water and ice, ambulating patients, offering comfort measures, and responding to other patient needs and requests.
Report and record patient care findings and data in a timely manner; promptly report changes in patient condition and obtain qualified assistance as needed.
Perform telemetry duties as required by the unit and monitor patients as a patient care attendant, addressing care needs and collaborating with the patient care team.
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 interdisciplinary team members to support optimal patient care.
As a Health Unit Coordinator, answer phones, transcribe physician orders, manage unit records, and organize, stock, and maintain unit supplies.
Implement the plan of care as delegated.
Perform assigned duties within the Scope of Practice and perform specialized procedures with skill validation and according to regulatory standards.
Promote a safe environment by complying with safety policy and taking appropriate action in an emergency.