Patient Care Technician/Health Unit Coordinator

Intermountain Health

6d•$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 is a part-time night-shift position at Intermountain Health Alta View Hospital in Sandy, Utah, scheduled for 24 hours per week. The hourly range is $18.40–$23.92, with the actual rate dependent on 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.
For Utah candidates at hire, meet one of the specified pathways: hold a current Utah CNA certification; renew an expired CNA certificate before the start date; complete a recent CNA training program within the past year and obtain CNA certification within 120 days of hire; or complete 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, and providing comfort measures.
Respond to patient and family requests while providing excellent customer service.
Report and record patient care findings and data promptly; quickly report changes in patient condition and secure 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 ensure optimal patient care.
As a Health Unit Coordinator, 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 policies and taking appropriate action in emergencies.