Patient Care Tech CNA Medical Surgical

Intermountain Health • San Jose, CA

17h • 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. The surgical trauma unit specializes in the care of post-surgical patients and the care of trauma patients. The caregivers are very team oriented, always willing to help each other. This is a night shift position from 6:00 p.m. to 6:30 a.m. and requires a current Colorado CNA license. As a Patient Care Tech at Intermountain Health, you will play a vital role in supporting the clinical team, ensuring patients receive the best care. Intermountain values career advancement, innovation, and collaboration, offering opportunities for growth into roles like Registered Nurse or Department Manager. The organization provides up to $5,250 annually for education assistance and partners with schools for debt-free programs.

Requirements

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

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.
• Report and record patient care findings and data in a timely manner.
• Report changes in the patient condition quickly and secure 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.
• Implement plan of care as delegated.
• Perform assigned duties within Scope of Practice.
• Perform specialized procedures with skill validation and according to regulatory standards.
• Foster a safe environment by complying with the safety policy and taking appropriate action in an emergency.

Benefits

• Up to $5,250 annually for education assistance
• Partnerships with schools for debt free programs
• 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
• 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
• 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
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees