Care Technician, Patient Care Unit

ABOUT THE OPPORTUNITY:

WHAT YOU WILL DO:

• Assists with and performs patient care including collection of patient information, accurate reading and documentation of vital signs, and recording input and output activities and treatments on the EMR.
• Responsible for coordination of the daily patient flow and schedule in order to optimize patient care, safety and satisfaction - includes preparing rooms for exams and procedures.
• Demonstrates the ability to work with providers by accurately receiving and implementing instructions and orders.
• Demonstrates clinical knowledge in all patient types and age groups to meet patient care needs/outcomes within the practice.
• Performs various office procedures such as scheduling, admitting, and discharging of patients.
• Maintains diagnostic and medication logs as required by policy. Documents patient care services accurately in patient and department records.
• Protects patients and employees by assisting in maintaining a clean, safe working environment, and adhering to infection control policies and protocols.
• Displays cultural competency and ability to work with diverse patient populations.
• Maintains all assigned patient equipment processes, as needed. This may include: cleaning, maintenance, and management of defective equipment, CPM, compression devices, hot/cold devices, and telemetry devices.
• Role models the principles of a Just Culture and Organizational Values.
• Perform other duties as assigned. Must be HIPAA compliant.
• This description is not intended and should not be construed to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, skills and efforts or work conditions associated with the job. It is intended to be an accurate reflection of the general nature and level of the job. WHAT YOU WILL NEED:

Experience:

• One year of experience as a care tech preferred.
• License(s) and Certification(s):
• One of the following is required:
• Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) by the state of Colorado
• Certified in the state of Colorado as Certified Nurse Aide (CNA)
• Basic Life Support (BLS).
• Education:
• For Medical Assistants: Completion of a Medical Assistant Training program for positions hired after 09/15/2018
• Benefits at Vail Health Include:
• Competitive Wages & Family Benefits:
• Competitive wages
• Parental leave (4 weeks paid)
• Housing programs
• Childcare reimbursement
• Comprehensive Health Benefits:
• Medical
• Dental
• Vision
• Educational Programs:
• Tuition Assistance
• Existing Student Loan Repayment
• Specialty Certification Reimbursement
• Annual Supplemental Educational Funds
• Paid Time Off:
• Up to five weeks in your first year of employment and continues to grow each year.
• Retirement & Supplemental Insurance:
• 403(b) Retirement plan with immediate matching
• Life insurance
• Short and long-term disability
• Recreation Benefits, Wellness & More:
• Up to $1,000 annual wellbeing reimbursement
• Recreation discounts
• Pet insurance
• Pay is based upon relevant education and experience per hour.
• Hourly Pay:$22—$28.39 USD

Preferred Qualifications

• One year of experience as a care tech preferred.