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 role may also assume Health Unit Coordinator responsibilities. The position is based at Intermountain Health Utah Valley Hospital in Provo, Utah, and is scheduled for 36 hours per week. The hourly pay range is $18.40–$23.92, with the actual rate dependent upon experience.

Requirements

Current Nursing Assistant Certification (CNA) in the state of practice.
Basic Life Support (BLS) certification for healthcare providers.
Demonstrated basic computer literacy skills.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
Utah candidates must, at the time of hire, meet one of the specified CNA eligibility pathways: hold a Utah CNA certification; have an expired CNA certificate renewed before the start date; have completed a recent CNA training program within the past year with verification, 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.
Ability to meet the position's physical requirements, including reading and seeing information, communicating and hearing effectively, manual dexterity, lifting and transferring patients, walking, pushing and pulling equipment, and potentially standing for extended periods.

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, and offering comfort measures.
Respond to patient and family requests with 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 by the unit and monitor patients as a patient care attendant, addressing care needs and collaborating with the patient care team.
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 interdisciplinary team members to support optimal patient care.
When assigned Health Unit Coordinator duties, 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.