Patient Care Technician

About This Role

The Patient Care Technician assists the patient care team by performing various tasks and procedures as instructed by a licensed professional. This role suits a clinical support partner who can provide basic patient care and may also take on the responsibilities of a Health Unit Coordinator.

Responsibilities

• Prioritize and deliver basic patient care, including toileting, bathing, linen and clothing changes, fresh water and ice, ambulating, comfort measures, and other patient needs
• 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
• Perform telemetry duties as required based on the unit
• Function as a patient care attendant by monitoring patients, addressing patient care needs, and collaborating with other members of the patient care team as required
• Transport medications from the delivery system to the RN as required when working on a clinical unit
• Collaborate and consult with the RN and other members of the interdisciplinary team to ensure optimal patient care
• Assume the responsibilities of a health unit coordinator, including answering phones, transcribing physician orders, managing unit records, organizing, stocking, and maintaining unit supplies
• Implement plan of care as delegated
• Perform assigned duties within Scope of Practice
• Perform specialized 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

Utah candidates must meet one of the following at the time of hire:

• Certified Nursing Assistant Certification in the state of Utah (if CNA certificate is expired, it must be renewed before start date)
• Completion of a recent Certified Nursing Assistant Training Program (verification of CNA program completion is required, program must have been completed within the past 1 year; CNA certification must be obtained within 120 days of hire)
• Completion of a Fundamentals of Nursing Course (must have earned a passing grade within the past 2 years, official transcript is required; CNA certification must be obtained within 120 days of hire)

Nice to have:

• Prior CNA experience or applicable healthcare experience