HCT - CFH Advanced Care/Med Surg PV8

Carle Health; Urbana (IL); On-site; USD 24,645 - 39,922; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive hourly pay

Benefits package

Equal Employment Opportunity Employer

Job summary

Carle Health in Urbana, IL is seeking a Health Care Technician to support licensed nursing staff and assist with personal care and hygiene for assigned patients. Under RN supervision, you’ll help with daily living activities, communicate with departments, and maintain unit safety and supplies.

You will document data, monitor vital signs and glucose, assist with transport, and participate in the HCT training program.

Qualifications

• BLS certification within 30 days (AHA)
• H.S. Diploma/GED required
• CNA coursework within past 24 months or CNA certification
• At least one nursing clinical experience or prior CNA work

Responsibilities

• Assist with maintenance of unit supplies and stocking
• Collect data on patients and document accurately
• Measure vital signs and glucose when directed
• Assist patients with activities of daily living and transportation
• Complete unit HCT Safety Checklist at shift start
• Receive delegated tasks from RN and communicate progress
• Provide basic patient care such as baths, vital signs, accuchecks, meals
• Maintain patient safety and adhere to isolation and fall precautions
• Maintain positive work environment and respond promptly to call lights
• Responds promptly to patient call lights to aid triage and care.

Skills

Vital signs

Glucose monitoring

ADL assistance

Communication

Safety awareness

Education

High School Diploma or GED

CNA coursework within past 24 months

Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA)

Job description

Overview

Under the direction of a Registered Nurse (RN), the Health Care Technician (HCT) functions as a support to the licensed nursing staff and performs activities related to the personal care and hygiene needs of an assigned patient group. Facilitates communication with other departments, visitors, patients, medical staff and employees. Serves as a public relations liaison for the unit. Works under the direct supervision of the nursing manager.

Qualifications

Certifications: Basic Life Support (BLS) within 30 days - American Heart Association (AHA).

Education: H.S. Diploma/GED (Required).

Work Experience: Relevant medical military training; Completion of CNA coursework within past 24 months; Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA); At least one semester of nursing clinical experience; Worked as CNA within past 24 months; Successful completion of Carle's HCT In Training Program.

Responsibilities

• Assists with the maintenance of unit supplies to ensure the smooth function of the unit, including stocking nurse servers, cleaning instruments and equipment, ordering supplies, and making up charts.
• Collects data on assigned patients as directed by Registered Nurse (RN) and ensures accurate documentation.
• Demonstrates competency in selected psychomotor skills as outlined in the skills checklist including: measurement of vital signs, blood glucose monitoring, and measuring and recording intake and output.
• Performs or assists patients with the activities of daily living. Prepares patients for transportation and/or transport.
• Completes the unit specific HCT Safety Checklist at the beginning of each shift.
• Receives delegated responsibilities from RN each shift and maintains close communication during shift regarding completion of tasks/responsibilities.
• Completes and documents basic patient care independently: including but not limited to baths, vital signs, accuchecks and meal trays.
• Maintains patient safety as the highest priority level: ensuring safety measure compliance such as fall precautions, pressure ulcer prevention, isolation precautions and patient ambulation safety.
• Maintains a positive attitude at all times on unit that promotes a healthy work environment and a healing patient environment.
• Keeps a diligent focus on prompt answering of patient call lights to ensure effective triage and completion of patient requests/medical needs.

Compensation and Benefits

The compensation range for this position is $17.89 per hour - $28.98 per hour. This represents a good faith minimum and maximum range for the role at the time of posting by Carle Health. The actual compensation offered to a candidate will be dependent on a variety of factors including, but not limited to, the candidate’s experience, qualifications, location, training, licenses, shifts worked and compensation model.

Carle Health offers a comprehensive benefits package for team members and providers. To learn more visit careers.carlehealth.org/benefits.

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and do not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, sex, age, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, status as a veteran, and basis of disability or any other federal, state or local protected class. Carle Health participates in E-Verify and may provide the Social Security Administration and, if necessary, the Department of Homeland Security with information from each new employee's Form I-9 to confirm work authorization. For more information: [e-mail].