Patient Care Tech (CNA) - Med/Surg

Intermountain Health•American Fork, UT

5d•$18 - $24•Onsite

About The Position

The Patient Care Technician serves 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. This position is on the Medical/Surgical unit at American Fork Hospital in American Fork, Utah, which provides patient-centered care to adult patients with a wide range of medical conditions and post-operative needs. The fast-paced unit cares for patients with diverse diagnoses and varying acuity levels. The posting describes both part-time work (24 hours per week in two 12-hour shifts) and full-time work (36 hours per week in three 12-hour shifts). The schedule is nights, with rotating weekends and holidays. Starting pay is based on patient care experience; the listed hourly range is $18.40–$23.92, with shift differentials for evenings, nights, and weekends.

Requirements

Current Nursing Assistant Certification (CNA) in the state of practice.
Basic Life Support (BLS) certification for healthcare providers.
Demonstrated basic computer literacy.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
At hire, Utah candidates must have an active Utah CNA certification, have completed a recent CNA training program, or have completed a Fundamentals of Nursing course within the past two years.
The resume must clearly identify the applicable certification, training, or course-completion qualification, including relevant status or dates.

Nice To Haves

One year of CNA experience.
Current enrollment in a nursing school program.

Responsibilities

Prioritize and provide basic patient care, including toileting, bathing, changing linens and clothing, providing fresh water and ice, ambulating patients, and offering comfort measures.
Respond to patient and family requests while providing excellent customer service.
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 when required by the unit and monitor patients as a patient care attendant, addressing care needs and collaborating with the care team.
Transport medications from the delivery system to the RN when required on a clinical unit.
Collaborate and consult with the RN and interdisciplinary team to support optimal patient care.
When assigned Health Unit Coordinator responsibilities, 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 after skill validation and in accordance with regulatory standards.
Promote a safe environment by following safety policies and taking appropriate action in emergencies.