Health Care Tech- Float Pool

Carle Health; Normal (IL); On-site; USD 25,000 - 40,000; Full time

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Benefits package

Job summary

Carle Health is seeking a Health Care Technician for the Clinical Resource Unit (Float pool) in Illinois. Under RN supervision, you will support licensed nursing staff and assist with personal care and hygiene for assigned patients, while coordinating with other departments and serving as a liaison for the unit.

The role requires CNA-related training, BLS within 30 days, and at least some nursing clinical experience.

Qualifications

• BLS certification within 30 days (AHA).
• High school diploma or GED required.
• CNA coursework completed; CNA certification; nursing clinical experience; recent CNA work; completed HCT in-training program; relevant medical military training.

Responsibilities

• Assists with maintenance of unit supplies (stocking nurse servers, cleaning instruments, ordering supplies, making up charts).
• Collects data on assigned patients and documents accurately under RN supervision.
• Demonstrates competency in skills such as vital signs, glucose monitoring, and intake/output measurements.
• Assists patients with activities of daily living.
• Prepares patients for transportation and transport as needed.
• Floats to various inpatient units to provide direct patient care (vital signs, accuchecks, specimen collection, feeding, room tidying).
• Remove patient IV lines, Foley catheters and A-lines as directed.
• Provide 1:1 bedside sitter support to keep patients safe.

Skills

BLS within 30 days

CNA coursework

Nursing clinical experience

Documentation

Patient care

Education

H.S. Diploma/GED

Job description

Overview

The Clinical Resource Unit (Float pool) is committed to our Nursing Professional Practice Model; we believe in caring relationships with our patients, families, community, and colleagues to provide exceptional care 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.

Overview

The Clinical Resource Unit (Float pool) is committed to our Nursing Professional Practice Model; we believe in caring relationships with our patients, families, community, and colleagues to provide exceptional care 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)American Heart Association (AHA)American Heart Association (AHA)
• Education: H.S. Diploma/GED (Required)
• Work Experience: 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; Relevant medical military training

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.
• Floats for various inpatient units to provide direct patient care such as vital signs taking, accuchecks, specimen collection and sending them to lab, personal hygiene, assists with feeding and tidying the patient's rooms.
• Remove patient peripheral IV lines, foley catheters and a-lines at certain units.
• Keep patient safe by providing 1:1 direct patient care as a bedside sitter.

About Us

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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].

Compensation And Benefits

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