Patient Care Technician CNA Intermediate Neuro Unit

Job Description:

The Patient Care Tech functions as a clinical support partner to assist the patient care team by performing various tasks and procedures as instructed by a licensed professional.

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

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Intermediate Neuro Unit

Intermediate Neuro Unit Medical Department of St. George Regional Hospital

Patient population

• TIA and Stroke

• Pre and Post-Op head, neck and spine surgery

• Neurological disorders

• Telemetry monitoring

Department

• Joint Commission Spine Certified

• Joint Commission Stroke Certified

• RN ratios 4:1 and PCT 8:1

• Team based care consisting of: Providers, nurses, patient care technicians, social workers, case managers, physical therapists ,occupational therapists, respiratory therapists, and pharmacists.

Teamwork is a core value of our department

Posting Specifics:

Benefits Eligible: No

Shift Details: Full-time is three shifts a week. Our P.C.T.'s ratios are 1:7-9 on days .There will be call requirements and the rotating of weekends and holidays. You may work one of the

following shifts:

• straight days
• straight nights

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

Job Essentials

Patient Care:

Prioritizes and delivers basic patient care which may include toileting, bathing, linen and clothing changes, fresh water and ice, ambulating, comfort measures, and other patient needs.

Assists with admission, discharge, and transfer of patients.

Provides excellent customer service when responding to patient and family requests.

Reports and records patient care findings and data in a timely manner. Reports changes in the patient condition quickly and secures qualified assistance as needed.

Based on unit, may also be responsible for telemetry duties.

Can function as a patient care attendant by monitoring patient, taking care of patient care needs, and involving other members of the patient care team as needed.

When working on a clinical unit, may be required to take medications from the delivery system to the RN.

Collaboration:

Collaborates and consults with RN and other members of the interdisciplinary team for best patient care.

Demonstrates effective teamwork, prioritization, communication, and organization.

Performs non-nursing duties as delegated (e.g., cleaning, stocking, answering phones, clerical support, providing directions).

Implements plan of care as delegated.

Performs assigned duties within Scope of Practice. Performs specialized procedures with skill validation and according to regulatory standards. Fosters a safe environment by complying with the safety policy and taking appropriate action in an emergency.

Minimum Qualifications

Current CNA Certification.

OR

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

OR

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

Strong written and verbal communication skills.

Basic Life Support Certification (BLS) for healthcare providers.

Preferred Qualifications

• CNA experience or applicable healthcare experience.

• Current enrollment in nursing school.

• 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:

04/26/2024

Location:

St George Regional Hospital

Work City:

St George

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.