Healthcare Tech- Advanced Care/Med Surg PV8

Carle; Urbana, Northern (IL, KY); Hybrid; USD 23,000 - 39,000; Full time

Job summary

Carle Health in Illinois is seeking a Health Care Technician (HCT) to support licensed nursing staff and assist with the personal care and hygiene of patients. The HCT acts as a liaison across departments and with visitors, patients and medical staff, under the direct supervision of the nursing manager.

The role emphasizes daily living assistance, data collection and documentation, vital signs measurement, and preparation for transport.

Qualifications

• BLS certification within 30 days per American Heart Association.
• HS Diploma or GED required.
• CNA certification and/or CNA coursework within past 24 months.
• At least one nursing clinical experience.
• Worked as CNA within past 24 months.
• Successful completion of Carle's HCT In Training Program.

Responsibilities

• Assist with unit supplies, stocking, cleaning instruments, ordering supplies, and chart preparation.
• Collect data on assigned patients and document accurately.
• Demonstrate competency in essential psychomotor skills (vital signs, glucose monitoring, intake/output).
• Assist patients with activities of daily living and prepare for transport.
• Complete the HCT Safety Checklist at each shift start and maintain communication with RN.
• Perform/basic patient care duties including baths, vital signs, accuchecks, and meal trays.
• Maintain patient safety and adherence to fall, ulcer, isolation, and ambulation precautions.
• Maintain a positive unit environment and responsive patient call handling.

Skills

Vital signs measurement

Documentation

Clinical communication

Patient care support

Education

HS Diploma/GED

CNA certification

BLS certification (AHA)

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)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

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

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.