Patient Care Tech; CNA​/HUC; Same Day Surgery

Position: Patient Care Tech (CNA/HUC) - Same Day Surgery
Job Description:

The Patient Care Technician functions as a clinical support partner, assisting the patient care team by performing various tasks and procedures as instructed by a licensed professional. Additionally, the Patient Care Technician may assume the responsibilities of a Health Unit Coordinator.

Location:

American Fork Hospital – American Fork, Utah Department/Unit:
Surgical Services - Same Day Surgery/PACU

Shifts:

Part-time | 24 hours/week | 12-hour shifts

Schedule:

Weekday Days, Monday & Friday  no weekends or major holidays Pay:
Starting at $18.40+ (based on patient care experience) Benefits:
Health, Vision, Dental, 401(K), Education Assistance & more!

Intermountain Health's Same Day Surgery (SDS) and Post-Anesthesia Care Unit (PACU) provide pre- and post-operative care for patients undergoing same-day procedures. Be part of a team where cutting-edge surgical care with advanced technology and techniques, ensuring precision, safety, and optimal outcomes for every patient.

Essential Functions Prioritize and deliver basic patient care, including toileting, bathing, linen and clothing changes, fresh water and ice, ambulating, comfort measures, and other patient needs, while providing excellent customer service when responding to patient and family requests.

Reports and records patient care findings and data in a timely manner. Reports changes in the patient condition quickly and secures qualified assistance as needed.

May perform telemetry duties as required based on the unit, and 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.

May assume the responsibilities of a health unit coordinator, including answering phones, transcribing physician orders, managing unit records, organizing, stocking, and maintaining unit supplies.

Implements plan of care as delegated.

Performs assigned duties within Scope of Practice. Performs specialized procedures with skill validation and according to regulatory standards.

Fosters a safe environment by complying with the safety policy and taking appropriate action in an emergency.

Skills Patient Care Nursing Teamwork Computer  Literacy Communication Patient  Care Delivery Personal Hygiene Safe Patient Handling Vital Signs Specimen Collection Certification At  the time of hire , Utah candidates must meet one of the following:

Active Certified Nursing Assistant Certification
-OR
- Completion of a recent Certified Nursing Assistant Training Program
-OR
- Completion of a Fundamentals of Nursing Course within the last two years.

Minimum Qualifications Certified 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 Active CNA certification in the state of Utah.

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. This includes frequent computer use and typing for documenting patient care, accessing needed…