Patient Care Tech CNA Orthopedics

Intermountain Health

5d•$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. This role is in the Medical Surgical / Ortho unit at St Vincent Hospital in Billings, Montana. It is a full-time night-shift position, scheduled for three 12-hour shifts per week, with some weekends and holidays. The position is benefits eligible.

Requirements

Current Nursing Assistant Certification (CNA) in the state of Montana.
Basic Life Support (BLS) certification for healthcare providers.
Demonstrated basic computer literacy skills.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

Nice To Haves

Prior CNA experience or applicable healthcare experience.

Responsibilities

Prioritize and deliver basic patient care, including toileting, bathing, linen and clothing changes, providing fresh water and ice, ambulating patients, comfort measures, and responding to other patient needs and requests from patients and families.
Report and record patient care findings and data in a timely manner.
Quickly report changes in a patient's condition and secure qualified assistance as needed.
Perform telemetry duties as required by the unit and function as a patient care attendant by monitoring patients, 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.
May perform Health Unit Coordinator responsibilities, including answering phones, transcribing physician orders, managing unit records, and organizing, stocking, and maintaining unit supplies.
Implement the plan of care as delegated.
Perform assigned duties within Scope of Practice and perform specialized procedures with skill validation and according to regulatory standards.
Foster a safe environment by complying with safety policy and taking appropriate action in an emergency.