Patient Care Technician

Intermountain Health

2d • $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 part-time position is based in the Acute Care 8th floor at Utah Valley Hospital in Provo, Utah, and is scheduled for 24 hours per week in 12-hour shifts.

The role includes delivering basic patient care, documenting and reporting patient findings, monitoring patients when assigned, and collaborating with registered nurses and the interdisciplinary team. Depending on unit needs, the technician may perform telemetry duties, transport medications to the RN, and perform Health Unit Coordinator tasks such as answering phones, transcribing physician orders, maintaining unit records, and organizing and stocking supplies. The technician follows delegated care plans, works within their scope of practice, completes validated specialized procedures according to regulatory standards, and supports a safe environment.

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.
• At hire, Utah candidates must meet one of the listed pathways: hold a Utah CNA certification; have completed a CNA training program within the past year and provide verification; or have completed a Fundamentals of Nursing course with a passing grade within the past two years and provide an official transcript.
• If a CNA certificate is expired, it must be renewed before the start date.
• Candidates entering through a recent CNA training program or Fundamentals of Nursing course must 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 patients, and providing comfort measures.
• Respond to patient and family requests while providing 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 when needed.
• Perform telemetry duties as required by the unit.
• Monitor patients as a patient care attendant, address patient 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 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 validated skills and according to regulatory standards.
• Promote a safe environment by following safety policies and taking appropriate action in emergencies.

Benefits

• Health insurance
• Vision insurance
• Dental insurance
• 401(k)
• Education assistance
• Shift differential pay for evenings, nights, and weekends
• A comprehensive benefits package with programs supporting wellness and well-being

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed