Orientation will be full time but the option to go part time after orientation will be available.
Orientation will be on both 6L and 18L, after orientation can open to discussing straight days or nights.
Patient Care Tech
Current Nursing Assistant Certification (CNA) in the state of practice.
Basic Life Support Certification (BLS) for healthcare providers.
Demonstrated basic computer literacy skills.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
At the time of hire, Utah candidates must meet one of the following:
Certified Nursing Assistant Certification in the state of Utah. If CNA certificate is expired, must be renewed before start date.
Completion of a recent Certified Nursing Assistant Training Program. Verification of CNA program completion is required (program must have been completed within the past (1) year).
CNA certification must be obtained within 120 days of hire.
Completion of a Fundamentals of Nursing Course. Must have earned a passing grade within the past two (2) years. Official transcript is required.
Behavioral Health Tech
Basic Life Support (BLS) for healthcare providers
Prior CNA experience or applicable healthcare experience.
Current enrollment in nursing school program.
CNA or EMT
Post high school education in social work, psychology, sociology, family studies, or a health sciences field
Experience working with psychiatric and/or chemically dependent patients.
Experience providing behavioral healthcare services care to patient populations
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 information, medication preparation, etc.
Expected to lift and utilize full range of movement to transfer pat
Benefits
Health insuranceEquity / stock options
Additional Information
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.
The Behavioral Health Technician, under the direction of a registered nurse, licensed physician, or other specified healthcare professional, participates in patient care as a member of a coordinated multi-disciplinary treatment team. This position provides direct patient care by developing rapport with the patients and facilitating the therapeutic milieu. 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.