Patient Care Tech CNA Inpatient Hospice

Full-time - Entry Level

Wheat Ridge, CO

Hospitals

About the position

The Patient Care Tech (PCT) role at Intermountain Health involves providing essential care to patients in an inpatient hospice setting. This full-time position requires a commitment to patient-centered care, focusing on both acute and chronic patient needs while adhering to the organization's values of Integrity, Trust, Excellence, Accountability, and Mutual Respect. The PCT will work three 12-hour shifts during the day, including weekends and holiday rotations, to support end-of-life patients and their families.

Responsibilities

• Respond to patient care needs by answering call lights and assisting with hygiene care.
• Obtain and document vital signs and communicate effectively with the care team.
• Perform 12-lead EKG duties as trained and competent.
• Apply and document restraints as directed by the RN or physician.
• Perform wound care, stoma care, and specimen collection.
• Manage equipment and tube care, including JPs, hemovacs, and nasogastric tubes.
• Assist with patient transfers, admissions, and discharges following safe patient handling principles.
• Order and maintain office and patient care supplies.
• Perform unit secretary duties, including maintaining patient charts and responding to phone calls.
• Assist physicians and RNs as directed.
• Promote the mission, vision, and values of SCL Health and adhere to service behavior standards.
• Demonstrate and adhere to infection prevention standards.
• Perform other duties as assigned, including floating to other departments as needed.

Requirements

• Successful completion of an accredited nursing assistant training program.
• Certification as a Nursing Assistant (CNA) in the state of practice.
• Current American Heart Association Basic Life Support for Healthcare Providers (BLS-HCP) certification upon hire or obtained within 60 days of hire.

Nice-to-haves

• 1+ years of previous experience in a healthcare setting.
• Strong oral and written communication skills.
• Ability to work nights and/or weekends as required.

Benefits

• Medical, Dental, Vision insurance
• Education Assistance
• Shift differentials for evenings, nights, and weekends