PRN Patient Care Tech (CNA) - Same Day Surgery

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 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 PRN position is located in the Same Day Surgery / PACU Recovery Room at McKay-Dee Hospital in Ogden, Utah. Shifts are as-needed with 8, 10, and 12-hour options, Monday through Friday, with occasional on-call requirements. The pay starts at $18.40+ based on patient care experience.

Requirements

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.
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.

Nice To Haves

One year of patient care experience, preferably in a hospital setting.
One (1) year Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) experience.
Six (6) months CNA experience in a hospital setting.

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.