Intermountain Health
Patient Care Tech Float Pool PRN
Intermountain Health, Grand Junction, Colorado, United States, 81506
Patient Care Technician
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. This position requires a current Colorado CNA license. Thank you for your interest in the St. Mary's Float Pool Team. St. Mary's Regional Hospital, licensed for 346 beds, is a Magnet Recognized organization offering a full range of services including: Level 2 Trauma Center & Emergency services Level 3 NICU & comprehensive Maternal-Fetal medicine Comprehensive Stroke Center Platinum level Comprehensive Chest Pain Center Certified Cancer Center The internal float pool at St. Mary's is intended to cover short-term and long-term needs within our organization. We develop our associates into a versatile group of staff that have the skill set to be able to fill in on numerous units as needed. This department is able to provide flexibility with scheduling and continuous growth and opportunities in many different areas of the nursing field. Scope Responds to patient care needs by answering call lights, assisting patients with hygiene care, obtaining vital signs, and communicating constructively, effectively and timely with members of the care team. Performs 12-lead EKG duties commensurate with the level of training received and competency. Apply, check and document restraints as directed by the RN or physician. Performs wound care, stoma care, and specimen collection. Performs equipment and tube care/management e.g. JPs, hemovacs and nasogastric tubes, and Foley removal. Assists with patient transfers, admissions and discharges as directed and in compliance with the principles of safe patient handling. Orders and maintains office and patient care floor stock/supplies. Performs the duties of unit secretary. Maintains patient charts, responds to phone calls, maintains daily assignment board, provides equipment care/cleaning, performs errands associated with patient care and provides accurate information about the patient with interdisciplinary team. Assist physicians and RNs as directed. Minimum Qualifications Required Successful completion of an accredited nursing assistant training program Certification as a Nursing Assistant (CNA) in the state of practice Current American Heart Association Basic Life Support for Healthcare Providers (BLS-HCP) certification upon hire Preferred 1+ years of previous experience in a health care setting To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements list must be representative of the knowledge, skills, minimum education, training, licensure, experience, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Apply technical skills and experience gathering patient data and performing patient care tasks such as weight, height, vitals, intake/output measures, EKGs, and specimen collection. Be willing to provide personal hygiene, dressing, nutrition, activity, elimination and other treatments. Be willing to accept supervision and work well with others. Strong oral and written communication skills. Regular attendance to perform work on site during regularly scheduled business hours or scheduled shifts is required. Ability to work nights and/or weekends is required for identified positions. Physical Requirements: Location: St. Marys Regional Hospital Work City: Grand Junction Work State: Colorado Scheduled Weekly Hours: 0 The hourly range for this position is listed below. Actual hourly rate dependent upon experience. $19.00 - $19.00 We care about your well-being
mind, body, and spirit
which is why we provide our caregivers a generous benefits package that covers a wide range of programs to foster a sustainable culture of wellness that encompasses living healthy, happy, secure, connected, and engaged. 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 subject to close without notice.
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. This position requires a current Colorado CNA license. Thank you for your interest in the St. Mary's Float Pool Team. St. Mary's Regional Hospital, licensed for 346 beds, is a Magnet Recognized organization offering a full range of services including: Level 2 Trauma Center & Emergency services Level 3 NICU & comprehensive Maternal-Fetal medicine Comprehensive Stroke Center Platinum level Comprehensive Chest Pain Center Certified Cancer Center The internal float pool at St. Mary's is intended to cover short-term and long-term needs within our organization. We develop our associates into a versatile group of staff that have the skill set to be able to fill in on numerous units as needed. This department is able to provide flexibility with scheduling and continuous growth and opportunities in many different areas of the nursing field. Scope Responds to patient care needs by answering call lights, assisting patients with hygiene care, obtaining vital signs, and communicating constructively, effectively and timely with members of the care team. Performs 12-lead EKG duties commensurate with the level of training received and competency. Apply, check and document restraints as directed by the RN or physician. Performs wound care, stoma care, and specimen collection. Performs equipment and tube care/management e.g. JPs, hemovacs and nasogastric tubes, and Foley removal. Assists with patient transfers, admissions and discharges as directed and in compliance with the principles of safe patient handling. Orders and maintains office and patient care floor stock/supplies. Performs the duties of unit secretary. Maintains patient charts, responds to phone calls, maintains daily assignment board, provides equipment care/cleaning, performs errands associated with patient care and provides accurate information about the patient with interdisciplinary team. Assist physicians and RNs as directed. Minimum Qualifications Required Successful completion of an accredited nursing assistant training program Certification as a Nursing Assistant (CNA) in the state of practice Current American Heart Association Basic Life Support for Healthcare Providers (BLS-HCP) certification upon hire Preferred 1+ years of previous experience in a health care setting To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements list must be representative of the knowledge, skills, minimum education, training, licensure, experience, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Apply technical skills and experience gathering patient data and performing patient care tasks such as weight, height, vitals, intake/output measures, EKGs, and specimen collection. Be willing to provide personal hygiene, dressing, nutrition, activity, elimination and other treatments. Be willing to accept supervision and work well with others. Strong oral and written communication skills. Regular attendance to perform work on site during regularly scheduled business hours or scheduled shifts is required. Ability to work nights and/or weekends is required for identified positions. Physical Requirements: Location: St. Marys Regional Hospital Work City: Grand Junction Work State: Colorado Scheduled Weekly Hours: 0 The hourly range for this position is listed below. Actual hourly rate dependent upon experience. $19.00 - $19.00 We care about your well-being
mind, body, and spirit
which is why we provide our caregivers a generous benefits package that covers a wide range of programs to foster a sustainable culture of wellness that encompasses living healthy, happy, secure, connected, and engaged. 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 subject to close without notice.