Patient Care Technician/Health Unit Coordinator

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. The role is based at Intermountain Health Utah Valley Hospital in Provo, Utah, and is scheduled for 24 hours per week.

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 one of the specified CNA qualification pathways: hold current Utah CNA certification; renew an expired CNA certificate before the start date; have completed a recent CNA training program within the past year and obtain CNA certification within 120 days of hire; or have completed a Fundamentals of Nursing course with a passing grade within the past two years, provide an official transcript, and 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 deliver basic patient care, including toileting, bathing, changing linens and clothing, providing fresh water and ice, ambulating patients, providing comfort measures, and responding to other patient needs and requests from patients and families.
Report and record patient care findings and data in a timely manner; promptly report changes in patient condition and obtain qualified assistance as needed.
Perform telemetry duties when required by the unit, and monitor patients as a patient care attendant, address care needs, and collaborate with the patient care team.
Transport medications from the delivery system to the RN when required on a clinical unit.
Collaborate and consult with the RN and other interdisciplinary team members to ensure optimal patient care.
When assuming 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 scope of practice and perform specialized procedures after skill validation and according to regulatory standards.
Promote a safe environment by following safety policy and taking appropriate action in emergencies.