Patient Care Tech CNA Ortho Plastics

Intermountain Health

3d•$18 - $24•Onsite

About The Position

This position may function as both a Patient Care Tech (PCT) and Health Unit Coordinator (HUC). The PCT provides clinical support to the patient care team by performing tasks and procedures as instructed by a licensed professional. The HUC, under nursing leadership, supports unit organization and patient care by coordinating patient, nursing, physician, and other healthcare-provider office and clerical activities. The role is on the Ortho Plastics unit, which cares for patients undergoing orthopedic surgery and emergent orthopedic trauma care, as well as patients receiving plastic surgery services, including finger reattachment with leech therapy and post-chemotherapy breast reconstruction care. The position is full-time, with night shifts needed; part-time may also be available. Weekend and holiday requirements apply. The role is based at Intermountain Medical Center in Murray, Utah, and is scheduled for 36 hours per week. The hourly pay range is $18.40–$23.92, depending on experience. Evening, night, and weekend shift differentials are provided. Patient Care Technicians provide patient-centered care in alignment with Intermountain Healthcare’s values of Integrity, Trust, Excellence, Accountability, and Mutual Respect. They deliver basic care, report and document patient findings, collaborate with the interdisciplinary team, implement delegated care plans, and support a safe care environment. Depending on unit needs, duties may also include telemetry monitoring and Health Unit Coordinator responsibilities. Benefits eligible: Yes. Medical, dental, vision, and education assistance are specifically listed. The organization also refers applicants to its comprehensive benefits package for additional information.

Requirements

Current Nursing Assistant Certification (CNA) in the state of practice.
Basic Life Support (BLS) certification for healthcare providers.
Basic computer literacy skills.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
Utah candidates must meet one of the specified CNA eligibility pathways at hire: hold a current Utah CNA certification; have an expired CNA certificate and renew it 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, and providing comfort measures.
Respond to patient and family requests with excellent customer service.
Report and document patient care findings and data in a timely manner.
Quickly report changes in patient condition and obtain qualified assistance as needed.
Perform telemetry duties as required by the unit, including monitoring patients, addressing care needs, and collaborating with the patient 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 HUC duties, 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.
Comply with safety policies and take appropriate action in emergencies.