Patient Care Tech CNA Cardiovascular Thoracic

Job Description:

This position may function as both a Patient Care Tech (PCT) and Health Unit Coordinator (HUC). A Patient Care Tech functions as a clinical support partner assisting the patient care team by performing various tasks and procedures as instructed by a licensed professional. A Health Unit Coordinator, under the direction of nursing leadership, facilitates unit organization and patient care by assisting in the coordination of patient, nursing, physician and other health care provider office and clerical activities.

Patient care technicians at Intermountain Healthcare are committed to providing patient-centered care while demonstrating our values of Integrity, Trust, Excellence, Accountability, and Mutual Respect. If you are interested in contributing to our mission of helping people live the healthiest lives possible- come join our team!

• WE ARE IN NEED OF NIGHT SHIFT AND VARIABLE PCTS AT THIS TIME.*

Cardiovascular-Thoracic Unit:

• We are a 27 bed unit

• We care for patients coming from the PACU, Cath Lab, ICU and ER.

• Patient types we care for are STEMI's, Heart Failure, Post Open Heart, TAVR's, Carotid's and all things Rhythm Related.

• We overflow for the ICU and therefore have a wide variety of patient acuities.

• As a PCT on CVTU you will also be trained as a telemetry tech and have the opportunity to work in the Northern Tele Hub where we monitor patients from 5 different hospitals.

• The unit can be locked 24/7 when necessary for patient and staff safety

Job Details:

Patient care technicians / Health Unit Coordinators at Intermountain Healthcare are committed to providing patient-centered care while demonstrating our values of Integrity, Trust, Excellence, Accountability, and Mutual Respect. If you are interested in contributing to our mission of helping people live the healthiest lives possible- come join our team.

See what it's like to be a PCT with Intermountain: https://youtu.be/hgO1dIKLYiY

Posting Specifics:

• Benefits Eligible: Yes

• Shift Details: Full-time available, straight nights OR variable shift available, 36 hours/week. There will be call requirements and the rotating of weekends and holidays.

• Additional Details: Shift differentials are given for evenings, nights, and weekends.

Minimum Qualifications:

Current CNA Certification.

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Basic Life Support Certification (BLS) for healthcare providers.

If working in Utah

• OR-

Completion of nursing assistant training program (verification of nursing assistant training program completion required and C.N.A. certification required within 120 days of hire) and BLS

• OR-

Completion of a fundamentals of nursing class with a passing grade within the past two years (official transcript required to verify completion of class and C.N.A. certification required within 120 days of hire) and BLS

For those hired into a skilled nursing facility or long-term care center obtaining a C.N.A. certification within 120 days is allowed only if the new hire has never been had a C.N.A. in Utah. If previously certified, must have a current and valid C.N.A. before start date

Demonstrated verbal and written communication skills.

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Clerical or customer service experience.

Preferred Qualifications:

CNA experience or applicable healthcare experience.

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Current enrollment in nursing school.

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Basic computer skills.

Physical Requirements:

Ongoing need for employee to see and read information, labels, assess patient needs, operate monitors, identify equipment and supplies.

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Frequent interactions with patient care providers, patients, and visitors that require employee to verbally communicate as well as hear and understand spoken information, alarms, needs, and issues quickly and accurately, particularly during emergency situations.

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Manual dexterity of hands and fingers to manipulate complex and delicate equipment with precision and accuracy. This includes frequent computer use and typing for documenting patient care, accessing needed information, medication preparation, etc.

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Expected to lift and utilize full range of movement to transfer patients. Will also bend to retrieve, lift, and carry supplies and equipment. Typically includes items of varying weights, up to and including heavy items.

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Need to walk and assist with transporting/ambulating patients and obtaining and distributing supplies and equipment. This includes pushing/pulling gurneys and portable equipment, including heavy items. Often required to navigate crowded and busy rooms (full of equipment, power cords on the floor, etc).

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May be expected to stand in a stationary position for an extended period of time.

Anticipated job posting close date:

05/31/2024

Location:

Intermountain Health McKay-Dee Hospital

Work City:

Ogden

Work State:

Utah

Scheduled Weekly Hours:

36

The hourly range for this position is listed below. Actual hourly rate dependent upon experience.

$17.26 - $22.43

We care about your well-being - mind, body, and spirit - which is why we provide our caregivers a generous benefits package that covers a wide range of programs to foster a sustainable culture of wellness that encompasses living healthy, happy, secure, connected, and engaged.

Learn more about our comprehensive benefits packages for our Idaho, Nevada, and Utah based caregivers, and for our Colorado, Montana, and Kansas based caregivers; and our commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion.

Intermountain Health is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status.