Patient Care Tech CNA Med Surg

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, and may assume the responsibilities of a Health Unit Coordinator. The Riverton Medical and Surgical (Med Surg) unit is a 26‑bed community hospital within Intermountain Health, caring for patients in general medicine, telemetry, general surgery, gynecological, and orthopedic surgery. The unit supports career growth, values strong communication and teamwork, and prepares caregivers for internal promotion. Patient care technicians at Intermountain Healthcare are committed to providing patient‑centered care while demonstrating the values of Integrity, Trust, Excellence, Accountability, and Mutual Respect, contributing to the mission of helping people live the healthiest lives possible. Location: Intermountain Health Riverton Hospital, Riverton, Utah.

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.
• 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.

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 (verification required, program completed within the past 1 year); 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 required); CNA certification must be obtained within 120 days of hire.

Qualifications

• Prior CNA experience or applicable healthcare experience.
• Current enrollment in nursing school program.

Skills

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

Benefits

• Medical, Dental, Vision coverage
• Education Assistance
• Generous benefits package supporting well‑being (mind, body, spirit)

Pay

$18.40 –