Patient Care Tech (CNA) - Infusion

This position functions as both a Patient Care Tech (PCT) and Health Unit Coordinator (HUC). A Patient Care Tech assists the patient care team by performing various tasks and procedures as instructed by a licensed professional. A Health Unit Coordinator, under the direction of nursing leadership, facilitates unit organization and patient care by assisting in the coordination of patient, nursing, physician, and other health care provider office and clerical activities.

Come join the new Intermountain Health Saratoga Springs Cancer Center, currently under construction and scheduled to open in September 2026. Once open, it will feature a dedicated infusion therapy clinic in one of the fastest-growing areas of northern Utah County. The Saratoga Springs Infusion Center will be an 18-chair clinic, offering a wide range of outpatient IV therapies to both oncology and non-oncology patients. Some of the services include: antibiotics, anti-nausea medications, blood transfusions, chemotherapy & immunotherapy, injections, IV hydration, and therapeutic phlebotomies.

Responsibilities

• 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.
• 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 and 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.
• Answers patient call lights.
• Schedules tests and treatments as ordered.
• May provide access control to visitor entrance to secure units.
• Answers unit telephones and disseminates information appropriately.
• Processes, organizes, files, and maintains patient and unit records.
• Transcribes physician orders.
• Acts as unit receptionist.
• May organize, stock, and maintain supplies on the unit.

Requirements

• 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 (program must have been completed within the past year). Verification of CNA program completion is 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 two years. Official transcript is required. CNA certification must be obtained within 120 days of hire.

Preferred Qualifications

• One year CNA experience or applicable healthcare experience.
• Basic computer skills.
• Experience using electronic medical records.
• Experience with word processing software.
• Basic understanding of medical terminology.

Skills

• Patient Care
• Certified Nursing Assistant
• Teamwork
• Computer Literacy
• Communication
• Phlebotomy
• IV therapies
• 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 requiring verbal communication, hearing, and understanding 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, including frequent computer use and typing for documenting patient care, accessing needed 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, including heavy items.
• Need to walk and assist with transporting/ambulating patients and obtaining and distributing supplies and equipment, including pushing/pulling gurneys and portable equipment.
• 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 an extended period of time.

Schedule

• Part-time: 20 or 30 hours per week
• 10-hour shifts
• Monday - Friday Days, 1 weekend every 8 weeks, and 2-3 holidays per year at Utah Valley

Pay

Starting at $18.40+ per hour (based on patient care experience). Hourly range: $18.40 - $23.92.

Benefits

• Health
• Vision
• Dental
• 401(K)
• Education Assistance

Location: Saratoga Springs Clinic – Saratoga Springs, Utah