Patient Care Tech CNA Cardiovascular Level 3

at  Intermountain Healthcare

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.

HOSPITAL INFORMATION:

Intermountain Medical Center, the destination center for all specialty services in the Salt Lake Valley. This is an exciting opportunity to be part of a hard-working team to facilitate our mission of helping people live the healthiest lives possible. We have opportunities for new grad RNs, experienced RNs, and Patient Care Techs. We are committed to helping you feel safe, welcome with our amazing onboarding experience. If you are looking for a position that will bring value to your every day and to making a difference, please register interest with a position at Intermountain Medical Center.

Posting Specifics :

• Benefits Eligible: Yes; Medical, Dental, Vision, Education Assistance. Click here for more details.
• Shift Details: Full-time or part-time variable shift needed; some weekend and holiday requirements.
• Caregiver to Patient Ratios: Our PCT ratios are 1:7-10 on days and 1:14 on nights.
• Unit: Cardiovascular Level 3
• 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
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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
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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
Strong written and verbal communication skills.

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.

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