Patient Care Tech (CNA) - Same Day/PACU

Intermountain Health

1d•$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 position is based in the Same Day Surgery & PACU department at LDS Hospital in Salt Lake City, Utah, and is scheduled for 36 hours per week on weekday day shifts, with shift start times between 5 a.m. and 10 a.m. Shifts are 8 to 10 hours. The role does not require late nights, weekends, or major holidays. The technician provides basic patient care, documents and reports patient findings, assists with monitoring and patient transport, collaborates with nurses and the interdisciplinary team, and performs assigned duties within the applicable scope of practice. The position pays $18.40–$23.92 per hour, with the actual rate dependent on experience.

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.
Utah candidates must meet one of the listed eligibility paths at hire: hold Utah CNA certification; have an expired CNA certificate renewed before the start date; have completed a CNA training program within the past year with verification of completion; or have completed a Fundamentals of Nursing course with a passing grade within the past two years and provide an official transcript.
Candidates qualifying through recent CNA training or a Fundamentals of Nursing course must 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 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.
Record and report patient care findings and data promptly, report changes in patient condition, and obtain qualified assistance as needed.
Perform telemetry duties when required by the unit and monitor patients, address care needs, and collaborate with the patient care team.
Transport medications from the delivery system to the RN as required when working on a clinical unit.
Collaborate with the RN and other interdisciplinary team members 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.