Patient Care Technician

We are seeking a Patient Care Technician to join our team at Intermountain Medical Center. As a Patient Care Technician, you will function as a clinical support partner, assisting the patient care team by performing various tasks and procedures as instructed by a licensed professional.

The unit specialises in caring for cancer patients, including those receiving chemotherapy, radiation therapy, and post-chemotherapy illness, as well as patients with a range of medical issues such as diabetic complications, infectious diseases, and electrolyte imbalances.

As a Patient Care Technician at Intermountain Health, you will be committed to providing patient-centred care while demonstrating our values of Integrity, Trust, Excellence, Accountability, and Mutual Respect.

Responsibilities:

• Prioritise and deliver basic patient care, including toileting, bathing, and linen changes
• Report and record patient care findings and data in a timely manner
• Collaborate with other members of the patient care team to ensure optimal patient care
• May assume the responsibilities of a Health Unit Coordinator, including answering phones and managing unit records
• Implement plans of care as delegated
• Perform specialised procedures with skill validation and according to regulatory standards
• Foster a safe environment by complying with the safety policy and taking appropriate action in an emergency

Requirements:

• Current Nursing Assistant Certification (CNA) in the state of practice
• Basic Life Support Certification (BLS) for healthcare providers
• Demonstrated basic computer literacy skills
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills

Preferred Qualifications:

• Prior CNA experience or applicable healthcare experience
• Current enrollment in a nursing school program

Physical Requirements:

• Ongoing need for employee to see and read information, labels, assess patient needs, operate monitors, identify equipment and supplies
• Frequent interactions with patient care providers, patients, and visitors that require employee to verbally communicate as well as hear and understand spoken information
• Manual dexterity of hands and fingers to manipulate complex and delicate equipment with precision and accuracy
• Expected to lift and utilise full range of movement to transfer patients

Benefits:

• Medical, Dental, Vision, Education Assistance
• Shift differentials given for evenings, nights, and weekends