Psych Patient Care Tech (CNA) - Emergency PRN

Intermountain Health • Spanish Fork, UT

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 position is in the Emergency Department at Spanish Fork Hospital, a 12-bed unit and Level IV Trauma Center serving south Utah County. Critical Care Techs work alongside bedside nurses to care for patients and are trained to insert Foley catheters, IVs, splints, and perform EKGs. The department describes its culture as engaged, supportive, and team-oriented.

This is a PRN role with as-needed hours and 12-hour shifts. The schedule varies across days, evenings, swings, nights, weekends, and holidays. Employees choose their schedule based on seniority, with 13 shifts per eight-week scheduling cycle. Evening, night, and weekend shift differentials are paid. The position is not benefits eligible. The listed 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.
• Basic computer literacy skills.
• Written and verbal communication skills.
• Utah candidates must, at hire, meet one of the specified CNA qualification pathways: hold current Utah CNA certification; have completed a CNA training program within the past year; or have passed a Fundamentals of Nursing course within the past two years. Required verification or an official transcript must be provided as applicable.
• Candidates using the recent CNA training program or Fundamentals of Nursing course pathway must obtain CNA certification within 120 days of hire.

Nice To Haves

• One year of CNA experience.
• CNA experience in a hospital setting.
• Emergency department experience.

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 while providing excellent customer service.
• Report and record patient care findings and data in a timely manner.
• Quickly report changes in patient condition and secure qualified assistance as needed.
• Perform telemetry duties as required by the unit and function as a patient care attendant by monitoring patients and addressing their care needs.
• Collaborate with other members of the patient care team as required.
• Transport medications from the delivery system to the RN when required on a clinical unit.
• Collaborate and consult with the RN and interdisciplinary team to support optimal patient care.
• As needed, perform Health Unit Coordinator duties, including answering phones, transcribing physician orders, managing unit records, and organizing, stocking, and maintaining 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.

Benefits

• The position is not benefits eligible.
• Perks mentioned include 401(k), Learning & Development, Wellness/Employee Assistance, and Employee Discounts.
• Shift differential pay for evenings, nights, and weekends.

What This Job Offers

• Education Level: No Education Listed