Patient Care Technician CNA Intermediate Neuro

Ihc Health Services • Saint George, UT

92d • $18 - $23

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.

Requirements

• Current C.N.A. Certification OR completion of nursing assistant training program with verification required and C.N.A. certification required within 120 days of hire.
• Completion of a fundamentals of nursing class with a passing grade within the past two (2) years, with official transcript required to verify completion of class and C.N.A. certification required within 120 days of hire.
• Basic Life Support Certification (BLS) for healthcare providers.
• Demonstrated basic computer literacy skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

Nice To Haves

• Prior C.N.A. 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.

Benefits

• Generous benefits package covering a wide range of programs to foster a sustainable culture of wellness.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Industry: Personal and Laundry Services
• Education Level: No Education Listed