HCT/Unit Assistant Oncology

Jobtailor; Urbana (IL); On-site; USD 24,796 - 39,950; Full time

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Benefits package

Job summary

Carle Health in Urbana, IL is seeking a Unit Assistant/Healthcare Technician (HCT) to provide clerical support on nursing units and serve as a liaison among patients, families, and staff.

The role blends front-desk duties, patient chart management, equipment servicing, and basic patient comfort tasks, with CNA and BLS credentials preferred.

Qualifications

• BLS certification within 30 days (AHA)
• HS Diploma or GED required
• CNA coursework completed within past 24 months
• Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) credential
• At least one nursing clinical experience
• Experience as CNA in past 24 months
• Successful completion of Carle's HCT In Training Program

Responsibilities

• Provides routine clerical and customer service support to unit staff.
• Greets guests and assists with their needs.
• Acts as liaison between nursing staff, other departments, physicians and patients/families.
• Provides basic equipment maintenance and troubleshooting guidance for staff.
• Initiates and maintains patient charts.
• Orders unit-based supplies.
• Answers unit calls and messages.
• Acts as a sitter when needed.

Skills

BLS Certification

Customer service

Communication

Unit coordination

Education

High School Diploma or GED

CNA coursework

Job description

Overview

The Unit Assistant/Healthcare Technician (HCT) provides clerical support to nursing units. Facilitates communication with other departments, visitors, patients, medical staff and employees. Serves as a public relations liaison for the unit. Performs functions of a Healthcare Technician as needed.

Responsibilities

• Performs all essential job functions of a Healthcare Technician (HCT).
• Provides routine clerical and customer service support to unit staff.
• Greets all guests to the unit and assists them with their needs.
• Serves as a liaison between nursing staff, other departments, physicians, and patients/families by answering unit phone and appropriately disseminating information.
• Works with other department to provide basic equipment maintenance and serves as a resource to staff for use and troubleshooting of office equipment.
• Initiates, compiles and maintains patient charts.
• Orders all unit based supplies
• Answers incoming calls to the unit
• Acts as a sitter when needed
• Assists with welcoming new patients and family to the unit
• Managers a balance with UA/HCT duties

Qualifications

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

Carle Health Company Overview

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Discover the job, the career, the purpose you were meant for. At Carle Health, we're committed to fostering a workplace where every team member feels valued, respected and empowered, where passion and purpose come together to positively impact the lives of our patients and our communities. Find it all at Carle Health.

Our nearly 17,000 team members and providers work together to support patient care across central and southeastern Illinois. We’ve grown to include eight, award-winning hospitals and a multispecialty provider group with more than 1,500 doctors and advanced practice providers. We’re developing the next generation of providers and healthcare professionals through Carle Illinois College of Medicine, the world’s first engineering-based medical school, and Methodist College. Carle BroMenn Medical Center, Carle Foundation Hospital, Carle Health Methodist Hospital, Carle Health Proctor Hospital, Carle Health Pekin Hospital, and Carle Hoopeston Regional Health Center hold Magnet designations, the nation’s highest honor for nursing care. We offer opportunities in several communities throughout central Illinois with potential for growth and life-long careers at Carle Health.

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].

Salary Range

The compensation range for this position is $17.89per hour - $28.98per 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 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.

Benefits and Perks

• Carle Health offers a comprehensive benefits package for team members and providers.

To learn more visit careers.carlehealth.org/benefits.