Job Information
SCL Health Patient Care Tech CNA Home Health in Denver, Colorado
Job Description:Works with an interdisciplinary team and is responsible for performing varied patient care-related activities, duties and tasks under the direction and supervision of the Registered Nurse (RN). Also provides administrative support to the work area/unit.
Job Details: Patient care technicians at Intermountain Healthcare are committed to providing patient-centered care while demonstrating our values of Integrity, Trust, Excellence, Accountability, and Mutual Respect. If you are interested in contributing to our mission of helping people live the healthiest lives possible- come join our team.
See what it's like to be a PCT with Intermountain: https://youtu.be/hgO1dIKLYiY
Job Specifics:
Benefits Eligible: Yes; Medical, Dental, Vision, Education Assistance, etc.
Shift Details: Part-time PCT needed, some weekend and holiday requirements
As part-time we prefer 3-8 hour shifts per week, would be open to 4-6 hours shifts per week. The main area will be south of I-70, can go above depending upon patient needs. This is a home care position, so incumbent will need reliable transportation. Typical workdays are M-Fr (being part time we would work out a schedule with caregiver on what days would work) between the hours 8
Department/Unit: Home Health
Additional Details: Shift differentials given for evenings, nights and weekends
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.
Promotes the mission, vision, and values of Intermountain Health and abides by Service Behavior Standards.
Demonstrates and adheres to the standards of infection prevention.
Performs other duties as assigned.
May be required to float to other departments (within scope of competency and qualifications) based on business need.
May be required to be placed on-call during a regularly scheduled shift.
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 or obtained within 60 days of hire with prior approval
Current driver's license, insurance, reliable transportation, and an acceptable driving record.
Must be at least 18 years old.
Ability to access the Internet or a phone line to transfer patient files twice a day.
Ability to transfer and position patients independently and safely.
Effective interpersonal communication skills.
Preferred
1+ years of previous experience in a health care setting
