Patient Care Tech CNA Surgical Transplant

Patient Care Technician – Night Shift

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. The Technician may also assume the responsibilities of a Health Unit Coordinator.

The unit specializes in solid organ transplant and a range of surgical cases, providing a challenging and educational environment that strengthens foundational core skills and critical thinking.

Job Specifics:
Full‑time night shift with weekend and holiday requirements. The Technician works in the Surgical Transplant Department. Shift differentials are provided for evenings, nights, and weekends. The role is eligible for medical, dental, vision, and education assistance benefits.

• 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.
• 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 and function as a patient care attendant by monitoring patients, addressing patient care needs, and collaborating with team members.
• 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 interdisciplinary team members 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.

• Patient Care
• Nursing Teamwork
• Computer Literacy
• Communication
• Personal Hygiene
• Safe Patient Handling
• Vital Signs
• Specimen Collection

• Current Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) certification in the state of practice.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification for healthcare providers.
• Demonstrated basic computer literacy skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• For Utah candidates:
  • Must hold a current CNA certification in Utah, or
  • Must have completed a Certified Nursing Assistant Training Program within the past year, or
  • Must have completed a Fundamentals of Nursing Course within the past two years.
  • In all cases, CNA certification must be obtained within 120 days of hire.

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

The role requires ongoing visual and auditory acuity to read labels, monitor equipment, and communicate with patients and providers. It involves frequent manual dexterity, typing, lifting, carrying, and transporting patients and supplies, often navigating crowded rooms and handling heavy items. Standing in a stationary position for extended periods may be required.

Intermountain Medical Center, Murray, Utah. Scheduled weekly hours: 36. Pay range: $18.40 – $23.92 per hour, depending on experience.

Eligible for medical, dental, vision, and education assistance benefits, as well as shift differentials for evenings, nights, and weekends. The organization offers a comprehensive wellness program and supports caregivers through tuition coverage and other career development opportunities.

Intermountain Health is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status.

All positions are subject to close without notice.