Job Description

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. The Medical Ortho Unit is a 32-bed unit located in the West Tower on the 4th floor of St. George Regional Hospital. We care for a variety of patients including total joints (hips, knees & shoulders), hip fractures, orthopedic trauma, spinal surgery overflow & a variety of medical overflow. Most of our patients come from the Operating room or the Emergency Room. Shift Times: 6:00-6:30 AM & PM. Patient Ratios: Day shift RN 5:1 & NOC Shift RN 6:1, Day Shift PCT 7-8:1 & NOC Shift: 8-9:1. We have a beautiful unit with a large Physical Therapy Gym and a Dining Room that is utilized by our total joint patients. We have an amazing team that values working together as a team to accomplish the common goal of providing our patients the best care possible. Patient Care: Prioritizes and delivers basic patient care which may include toileting, bathing, linen and clothing changes, fresh water and ice, ambulating, comfort measures, and other patient needs. Assists with admission, discharge, and transfer of patients. Provides 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. Based on unit, may also be responsible for telemetry duties. Can function as a patient care attendant by monitoring patient, taking care of patient care needs, and involving other members of the patient care team as needed. When working on a clinical unit, may be required to take medications from the delivery system to the RN. Collaboration: Collaborates and consults with RN and other members of the interdisciplinary team for best patient care. Demonstrates effective teamwork, prioritization, communication, and organization. Performs non-nursing duties as delegated (e.g., cleaning, stocking, answering phones, clerical support, providing directions). 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. Shift Details: part time and full time night shift. Minimum Qualifications: Current CNA Certification and Basic Life Support Certification (BLS) for healthcare providers. If working in Utah -OR- Completion of nursing assistant training program and BLS -OR- Completion of a fundamentals of nursing class with a passing grade within the past two years and BLS. 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 been a C.N.A. in Utah. If previously certified, must have a current and valid C.N.A. before start date. Strong written and verbal communication skills. Preferred Qualifications: CNA experience or applicable healthcare experience, current enrollment in nursing school, and basic computer skills. 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 requiring verbal communication and hearing. Manual dexterity to manipulate complex and delicate equipment. Expected to lift and utilize full range of movement to transfer patients and carry supplies. Need to walk and assist with transporting/ambulating patients and equipment. May be expected to stand in a stationary position for extended periods.

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