Patient Care Technician

Intermountain Health•San Jose, CA

2d•$20 - $26•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 provides basic patient care, records and reports findings, supports patient monitoring and telemetry duties as needed, and collaborates with the RN and interdisciplinary team to implement delegated plans of care. Work is at Good Samaritan Hospital in Lafayette, Colorado, with 36 scheduled weekly hours.

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 stated pathways: hold 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, linen and clothing changes, providing fresh water and ice, ambulating, 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 as required by the unit and monitor patients as a patient care attendant, address their needs, and collaborate 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.
May perform Health Unit Coordinator duties, including answering phones, transcribing physician orders, managing unit records, and organizing, stocking, and maintaining unit supplies.
Implement the plan of care as delegated.
Perform assigned duties within the Scope of Practice and perform specialized procedures with skill validation and according to regulatory standards.
Promote a safe environment by following safety policies and taking appropriate action in emergencies.