Job Description
A Patient Care tech has accountability for providing care to patients in an ambulatory clinic setting. This will involve caring for patients with acute and chronic needs
Job Details :
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.
See what it's like to be a PCT with Intermountain :
Job Specifics :
Benefits Eligible : No
Shift Details : PRN Coverage needed, holiday requirements, some weekend rotation is possible
Department / Unit : Home Health
Additional Details : Shift differentials given for evenings, nights and weekends
Orientation will be 3 weeks of Monday through Friday to complete
May work 0-24 hours per week, depending on needs
May also be cross trained for the IPU and all shifts
Mileage is reimbursed
Scope :
Responds to patient care needs by answering call lights, assisting patients with hygiene care, obtaining vital signs, and communicating constructively, effectively and timely with members of the care team.
Performs 12-lead EKG duties commensurate with the level of training received and competency.
Apply, check and document restraints as directed by the RN or physician.
Performs wound care, stoma care, and specimen collection.
Performs equipment and tube care / management JPs, hemovacs and nasogastric tubes, and Foley removal.
Assists with patient transfers, admissions and discharges as directed and in compliance with the principles of safe patient handling.
Orders and maintains office and patient care floor stock / supplies.
Performs the duties of unit secretary. Maintains patient charts, responds to phone calls, maintains daily assignment board, provides equipment care / cleaning, performs errands associated with patient care and provides accurate information about the patient with interdisciplinary team.
Assist physicians and RNs as directed.
Promotes the mission, vision, and values of Intermountain Health and abides by Service Behavior Standards.
Demonstrates and adheres to the standards of infection prevention.
Performs other duties as assigned.
May be required to float to other departments (within scope of competency and qualifications) based on business need.
May be required to be placed on-call during a regularly scheduled shift.
Minimum Qualifications :
Required
Successful completion of an accredited nursing assistant training program
Certification as a Nursing Assistant (CNA) in the state of practice
Current American Heart Association Basic Life Support for Healthcare Providers (BLS-HCP) certification upon hire or obtained within 60 days of hire with prior approval
Current driver’s license, insurance, reliable transportation, and an acceptable driving record.
Must be at least 18 years old.
Ability to access the Internet or a phone line to transfer patient files twice a day.
Ability to transfer and position patients independently and safely.
Effective interpersonal communication skills.
Preferred
Care of patients in their homes or facility, death and dying or hospice experience
5+ years of CNA experience
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements list must be representative of the knowledge, skills, minimum education, training, licensure, experience, and / or ability required.
Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Apply technical skills and experience gathering patient data and performing patient care tasks such as weight, height, vitals, intake / output measures, EKGs, and specimen collection.
Be willing to provide personal hygiene, dressing, nutrition, activity, elimination and other treatments.
Be willing to accept supervision and work well with others.
Strong oral and written communication skills.
Regular attendance to perform work on site during regularly scheduled business hours or scheduled shifts is required.
Ability to work nights and / or weekends is required for identified positions.
Physical Requirements :
Ongoing need for employee to see and read information, labels, assess patient needs, operate monitors, identify equipment and supplies.
- and -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.
- and -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.
- and -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.- and -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).
and -May be expected to stand in a stationary position for an extended period of time.
Anticipated job posting close date :
08 / 31 / 2024
Location : Hospice - Denver
Hospice - Denver
Work City : Wheat Ridge
Wheat Ridge
Work State : Colorado
Colorado
Scheduled Weekly Hours :
The hourly range for this position is listed below. Actual hourly rate dependent upon experience.
$ - $
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 todiversity, 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.
Patient Care Tech (CNA) - Intensive Care Thoracic
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. The Patient Care Tech functions as a clinical support partner to assist the patient care team by performing various tasks and procedures ...
RN Case Manager
Skilled nursing care including wound care, catheter care, venipuncture, observation and assessment, medication compliance and teaching, hospice assessments and other skilled care. If you have a passion for providing high quality patient care, have good documentation skills, and enjoy caring for pati...
Patient Care Tech CNA Respiratory Oncology
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. A Patient Care tech has accountability for providing care to patients in an ambulatory clinic sett...
Slp
Participates with all other health care personnel in patient care planning. Completes initial history and evaluation visit, notifies physician of patient needs and submits plan of care. Attends all staff meetings and patient care conferences as scheduled. A Speech Language Pathologist (SLP) administ...
Patient Care Tech Hospital Float Pool
A Patient Care tech has accountability for providing care to patients in an ambulatory clinic setting. Responds to patient care needs by answering call lights, assisting patients with hygiene care, obtaining vital signs, and communicating constructively, effectively and timely with members of the ca...
Pharmacy Clerk
Do you want to help people and make a difference? Red Rock Pharmacy will train you to serve and care for our Patients and customers. Delivering a prefilled prescription to a patient. Helping deliver the tote orders to the technician or pharmacist in the filling process, but may. ...
Patient Care Tech Acute Rehab
The Patient Care Technician / Certified Nurse Assistant functions as a clinical support partner to assist the patient care team by performing various tasks and procedures as instructed by a licensed professional. Responds to patient care needs by answering call lights, assisting patients with hygien...
Delivery
The driver will deliver and pick up pharmacy-related items to and from wholesalers, pharmacies, facilities, business partners, and patients. A friendly, positive, and patient attitude. ...
Travel Nurse PRN Part time Salt Lake City
Fistlight Home Care South Valley is looking for a nurse to conduct the initial client assessment. Our client assessments are a way for us to ensure that the client is getting the care that they need from our caregivers. At FirstLight, we believe in taking really good care of the people who take care...
Patient Care Tech Med Surg
A Patient Care tech has accountability for providing care to patients in an ambulatory clinic setting. Responds to patient care needs by answering call lights, assisting patients with hygiene care, obtaining vital signs, and communicating constructively, effectively and timely with members of the ca...