Patient Care Tech CNA Observation Unit

Intermountain Health

2d • $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 in the St. Vincent Healthcare Observation Unit in Billings, Montana, and is part-time, with night shifts and required weekends and holidays.

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, and providing comfort measures.
• Respond to patient and family requests while providing excellent customer service.
• Report and record 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 based on the unit.
• Monitor patients as a patient care attendant, address their care needs, and collaborate with other patient care team members.
• 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 ensure 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 according to regulatory standards.
• Promote a safe environment by complying with safety policy and taking appropriate action in an emergency.

Benefits

• Benefits eligible.
• A benefits package covering programs intended to support wellness and help caregivers live healthy, happy, secure, connected, and engaged.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed