Description
This position functions 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 organisation and patient care by assisting in the coordination of patient, nursing, physician and other health care provider office and clerical activities.
The role is based at Intermountain Health Park City Hospital in Park City, Utah.
The starting salary is $18.40+ (based on patient care experience).
The benefits package includes Health, Vision, Dental, 401(K), Education Assistance and more.
Responsibilities:
- Prioritise and deliver basic patient care which may include toileting, bathing, linen and clothing changes, fresh water and ice, ambulating, comfort measures, and other patient needs.
- Assist with admission, discharge, and transfer of patients.
- Provide excellent customer service when responding to patient and family requests.
- Report and record patient care findings and data in a timely manner.
- Report changes in the patient condition quickly and secure qualified assistance as needed.
- Collaborate and consult with RN and other members of the interdisciplinary team for best patient care.
- Perform non-nursing duties as delegated (e.g., cleaning, stocking, answering phones, clerical support, providing directions).
- Implement plan of care as delegated.
- Perform assigned duties within Scope of Practice and 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.
- Answer patient call lights.
- Schedule tests and treatments as ordered.
- Provide access control to visitor entrance to secure units.
- Answer unit telephones and disseminate information appropriately.
- Process, organise, file and maintain patient and unit records.
- Transcribe physician orders.
- Act as unit receptionist.
- Organise, stock and maintain supplies on the unit.
Requirements:
- Current Nursing Assistant Certification (CNA) in the state of practice.
- Basic Life Support Certification (BLS) for healthcare providers.
- Basic computer literacy skills.
- Written and verbal communication skills.
Preferred Qualifications:
- Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) experience.
- 6 months as a CNA in a hospital setting.
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, alarms, needs, and issues quickly and accurately, particularly during emergency situations.
- 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.
- Need to walk and assist with transporting/ambulating patients and obtaining and distributing supplies and equipment.