<p>Job Description:</p> <p>The Patient Care Tech functions as a clinical support partner to assist the patient care team by performing various tasks and procedures as instructed by a licensed professional.</p> <p>Unit Description:</p> <p>The Medical Endocrine unit is a fast-paced unit with 32 beds. Our unit has the endocrine tag due to our units specific DKA protocol used to prevent patients from acquiring an ICU admission. Our diabetic patients make up a small portion of our overall patient population. Other diagnosis we treat include, viral/bacterial infections, electrolyte imbalance, gastroenterology, pulmonary, cardiac, and renal/liver failure. We admit patients from the emergency room, ICU transfers, intra facility transfers, and occasionally direct admits from primary care providers and clinics. On T8 Med/Endo you will gain experience caring for a variety of patients with different diagnosis and develop critical thinking skills. We pride ourselves in our ability to work as a team and to help staff accomplish their career goals.</p> <p>Job Details:</p> <p>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.</p> <p>See what it's like to be a PCT with Intermountain: https://youtu.be/hgO1dIKLYiY</p> <p>Posting Specifics:</p> <ul> <li> <p>Benefits Eligible: Yes; Medical, Dental, Vision, Education Assistance.</p> </li><li> <p>Shift Details: Full-time days or nights needed, with rotating weekends, some holiday requirements</p> </li><li> <p>Department/Unit: Medical Endocrine</p> </li><li> <p>Additional Details: Shift differentials given for evenings, nights and weekends</p> </li></ul> <p>Minimum Qualifications:</p> <p>Current CNA Certification.</p> <ul> <li>and - </li></ul> <p>Basic Life Support Certification (BLS) for healthcare providers.</p> <p>If working in Utah</p> <ul> <li>OR- </li></ul> <p>Completion of nursing assistant training program (verification of nursing assistant training program completion required and C.N.A. certification required within 120 days of hire) and BLS</p> <ul> <li>OR- </li></ul> <p>Completion of a fundamentals of nursing class with a passing grade within the past two years (official transcript required to verify completion of class and C.N.A. certification required within 120 days of hire) and BLS</p> <p>For those hired into a skilled nursing facility or long-term care center obtaining a C.N.A. certification within 120 days is allowed only if the new hire has never had a C.N.A. in Utah. If previously certified, must have a current and valid C.N.A. before start date</p> <p>Strong written and verbal communication skills.</p> <p>Preferred Qualifications:</p> <p>CNA experience or applicable healthcare experience.</p> <p>Current enrollment in nursing school.</p> <p>Basic computer skills.</p> <p>Experience as a Secretary in a hospital.</p> <p>Experience using electronic medical records.</p> <p>Experience with word processing software.</p> <p>Basic understanding of medical terminology.</p> <p>Physical Requirements:</p> <p>Ongoing need for employee to see and read information, labels, assess patient needs, operate monitors, identify equipment and supplies.</p> <ul> <li>and - </li></ul> <p>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.</p> <ul> <li>and - </li></ul> <p>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 information, medication preparation, etc.</p> <ul> <li>and - </li></ul> <p>Expected to lift and utilize full range of movement to transfer patients. Will also bend to retrieve, lift, and carry supplies and equipment. Typically includes items of varying weights, up to and including heavy items.</p> <ul> <li>and - </li></ul> <p>Need to walk and assist with transporting/ambulating patients and obtaining and distributing supplies and equipment. This includes pushing/pulling gurneys and portable equipment, including heavy items. Often required to navigate crowded and busy rooms (full of equipment, power cords on the floor, etc).</p> <ul> <li>and - </li></ul> <p>May be expected to stand in a stationary position for an extended period of time.</p> <p>Location:</p> <p>Intermountain Health Intermountain Medical Center</p> <p>Work City:</p> <p>Murray</p> <p>Work State:</p> <p>Utah</p> <p>Scheduled Weekly Hours:</p> <p>36</p> <p>The hourly range for this position is listed below. Actual hourly rate dependent upon experience.</p> <p>$17.60 - $22.88</p> <p>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.</p> <p>Learn more about our comprehensive benefits package here.</p> <p>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.</p> <p>At Intermountain Health, we use the artificial intelligence ("AI") platform, HiredScore to improve your job application experience. HiredScore helps match your skills and experiences to the best jobs for you. While HiredScore assists in reviewing applications, all final decisions are made by Intermountain personnel to ensure fairness. We protect your privacy and follow strict data protection rules. Your information is safe and used only for recruitment. Thank you for considering a career with us and experiencing our AI-enhanced recruitment process.</p> <p>All positions subject to close without notice.</p>