Patient Care Tech CNA Cardiovascular Unit 3

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 various tasks and procedures as instructed by a licensed professional. Additionally, the Patient Care Technician may assume the responsibilities of a Health Unit Coordinator. This role is within the Acute Cardiovascular Unit - Level 3, a specialized Cardiovascular Telemetry department that cares for a variety of cardiothoracic patients. Patients may include those recovering from open heart surgeries, heart transplants, heart failure, CABG, valve replacement, lung surgeries, esophageal surgeries, vascular surgeries, myocardial infarction, post cardiac catheterization, and those with mechanical circulatory heart conditions. The unit also manages a wide range of cardiac IV medications. PCTs in this role develop skills in areas such as chest tubes, epidurals, temporary pacemakers, measuring central venous pressures, IV insertion, EKG interpretation, and managing mechanical circulatory heart devices. PCTs are cross-trained as Telemetry Monitoring Technicians and Health Unit Coordinators. Patient care technicians at Intermountain Healthcare are committed to providing patient-centered care while demonstrating the values of Integrity, Trust, Excellence, Accountability, and Mutual Respect. This position is part of a hard-working team at Intermountain Medical Center, the destination center for all specialty services in the Salt Lake Valley, contributing to the mission of helping people live the healthiest lives possible.

Requirements

Current Nursing Assistant Certification (CNA) in the state of practice.
Basic Life Support Certification (BLS) for healthcare providers.
Demonstrated basic computer literacy skills.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
At the time of hire, Utah candidates must meet one of the following: Certified Nursing Assistant Certification in the state of Utah. If CNA certificate is expired, must be renewed before start date.
Completion of a recent Certified Nursing Assistant Training Program. Verification of CNA program completion is required (program must have been completed within the past (1) year). CNA certification must be obtained within 120 days of hire.
Completion of a Fundamentals of Nursing Course. Must have earned a passing grade within the past two (2) years. Official transcript is required. CNA certification must be obtained within 120 days of hire.

Nice To Haves

Prior CNA experience or applicable healthcare experience.
Current enrollment in nursing school program.

Responsibilities

Prioritize and deliver basic patient care, including toileting, bathing, linen and clothing changes, fresh water and ice, ambulating, comfort measures, and other patient needs, while providing excellent customer service when responding to patient and family requests.
Reports and records patient care findings and data in a timely manner.
Reports changes in the patient condition quickly and secures qualified assistance as needed.
May perform telemetry duties as required based on the unit, and function as a patient care attendant by monitoring patients, addressing patient care needs, and collaborating with other members of the patient care team as required.
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 members of the interdisciplinary team to ensure optimal patient care.
May assume the responsibilities of a health unit coordinator, including answering phones, transcribing physician orders, managing unit records, organizing, stocking, and maintaining unit supplies.
Implements plan of care as delegated.
Performs assigned duties within Scope of Practice.
Performs specialized procedures with skill validation and according to regulatory standards.
Fosters a safe environment by complying with the safety policy and taking appropriate action in an emergency.