Patient Care Tech (CNA) - Infusion

Intermountain Health

3d•$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 part-time position is in the Infusion department at LDS Hospital in Salt Lake City, Utah, and is scheduled for 8 hours per week in 8-hour shifts, every other Saturday and Sunday from 0730 to 1130. The hourly pay range is $18.40–$23.92, with the actual rate dependent on experience. The position is not benefits eligible. The role provides basic patient care, reports and records care findings, alerts licensed staff to changes in patient condition, and supports patient monitoring and unit operations as assigned. It works collaboratively with registered nurses and the interdisciplinary care team, follows the delegated plan of care and scope of practice, and contributes to a safe care environment.

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.
For Utah candidates at hire: meet an accepted CNA eligibility pathway, including current Utah CNA certification, recent CNA training program completion within the past year, or completion of a Fundamentals of Nursing course with a passing grade within the past two years; required verification or official transcript must be provided as applicable.
If a CNA certificate is expired, it must be renewed before the start date.
CNA certification must be obtained within 120 days of hire when qualifying through recent CNA training or completion of a Fundamentals of Nursing course.

Nice To Haves

Prior CNA experience or applicable healthcare 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 providing comfort measures.
Respond to patient and family requests with excellent customer service.
Report and record patient care findings and data in a timely manner.
Report changes in patient condition promptly and obtain qualified assistance as needed.
Perform telemetry duties as 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.
Perform Health Unit Coordinator responsibilities as assigned, including answering phones, transcribing physician orders, managing unit records, and organizing, stocking, and maintaining supplies.
Implement the plan of care as delegated.
Perform assigned duties within scope of practice and perform specialized procedures after skill validation and in accordance with regulatory standards.
Support a safe environment by complying with safety policies and taking appropriate action in emergencies.