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Patient Care Tech (CNA/HUC) - Infusion/Oncology PRN

Intermountain Health · Ogden, UT · 5 days ago
On-siteHealthcare$18.4–$23.92/hrFull-time

About the role

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.

Location: McKay Dee Hospital – Ogden, Utah
Department/Unit: Infusion & Oncology
Work sites: McKay Infusion, McKay Oncology, and Layton Infusion; must have a flexible schedule to work weekdays.

Our infusion centers offer a comfortable, outpatient setting where specially trained staff administer infusion therapy medications through a needle or catheter, bypassing the need for a hospital stay. Treatments include antibiotics, chemotherapy, blood products, and hydration for conditions such as cancer, autoimmune diseases, or infections.

Schedule

  • PRN / as-needed
  • 8 to 12-hour shifts
  • Monday–Friday days/evenings
  • Weekends and holidays required
  • Scheduled weekly hours: 0 (PRN)

Pay

Hourly range: $18.40 – $23.92 (starting at $18.40+, based on patient care experience). Actual hourly rate dependent upon experience.

Benefits

Benefits eligibility: Not eligible for standard benefits package.

  • 401(k)
  • Learning & Development
  • Wellness / Employee Assistance
  • Employee Discounts

Responsibilities

  • 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.
  • Report and record patient care findings and data in a timely manner.
  • Report changes in patient condition quickly and secure qualified assistance as needed.
  • 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.
  • 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.
  • Implement plan of care as delegated.
  • Perform assigned duties within Scope of Practice.
  • Perform specialized procedures with skill validation and according to regulatory standards.
  • Foster a safe environment by complying with the safety policy and taking appropriate action in an emergency.

Certification Requirements

At the time of hire, Utah candidates must meet one of the following:

  • Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) 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 (completed within the past 1 year). Verification of program completion required. CNA certification must be obtained within 120 days of hire.
  • Completion of a Fundamentals of Nursing Course with a passing grade within the past 2 years. Official transcript required. CNA certification must be obtained within 120 days of hire.

Minimum Qualifications

  • Current Nursing Assistant Certification (CNA) in the state of practice.
  • Basic Life Support Certification (BLS) for healthcare providers.
  • Basic computer literacy skills.
  • Written and verbal communication skills.

Preferred Qualifications

  • One (1) year CNA experience.
  • CNA experience in a hospital setting.

Skills

  • Patient Care
  • Certified Nursing Assistant
  • Teamwork
  • Computer Literacy
  • Communication
  • Patient Care Delivery
  • Personal Hygiene
  • Safe Patient Handling
  • Vital Signs
  • Specimen Collection

Physical Requirements

  • Ongoing need 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, hearing, and understanding spoken information, alarms, needs, and issues quickly and accurately, particularly during emergencies.
  • Manual dexterity of hands and fingers to manipulate complex and delicate equipment with precision and accuracy, including frequent computer use, typing for documentation, accessing information, and medication preparation.
  • Expected to lift and utilize full range of movement to transfer patients; bend to retrieve, lift, and carry supplies and equipment of varying weights, up to and including heavy items.
  • Walk and assist with transporting/ambulating patients and obtaining/distributing supplies and equipment, including pushing/pulling gurneys and portable equipment (heavy items).
  • Often required to navigate crowded and busy rooms (full of equipment, power cords on the floor, etc.).
  • May be expected to stand in a stationary position for extended periods.
  • For roles requiring driving: expected to

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