Healthcare Tech (CNA) - Float Staff

Carle Health; Urbana (IL); On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A forward-thinking healthcare system seeks a Health Care Technician to support nursing staff and enhance patient care. In this dynamic role, you will assist with daily living activities, maintain unit supplies, and ensure accurate documentation under the supervision of a Registered Nurse. This position offers a unique opportunity to thrive in a supportive environment that values growth and flexibility. Join a dedicated team where your contributions will make a significant impact on patient care and safety. If you are passionate about healthcare and eager to make a difference, this role is perfect for you.

Benefits

Comprehensive benefits package

Flexible scheduling

Growth opportunities

Qualifications

• Certification in Basic Life Support (BLS) required within 30 days.
• H.S. Diploma/GED is mandatory for this role.

Responsibilities

• Assist with maintenance of unit supplies and documentation.
• Perform activities of daily living and monitor patient safety.
• Coordinate with Video Remote Sitter for patient monitoring.

Skills

Basic Life Support (BLS)

Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA)

Patient Care

Vital Signs Measurement

Blood Glucose Monitoring

Education

H.S. Diploma/GED

Tools

Electronic Health Records

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:

1. License/Certifications:
   Basic Life Support (BLS) within 30 days - American Heart Association (AHA)
2. Education:
   H.S. Diploma/GED (Required)
3. Other Knowledge/Skills:
   Certified Medical Assistant at Carle Health; Worked as CNA within past 24 months; Successful completion of Carle's HCT In Training Program; Relevant medical military training; Completion of CNA coursework within past 24 months; Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA); At least one semester of nursing clinical experience

Responsibilities:

1. 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.
2. Collects data on assigned patients as directed by Registered Nurse (RN) and ensures accurate documentation.
3. 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.
4. Performs or assists patients with the activities of daily living.
5. Prepares patients for transportation and/or transport.
6. 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.
7. Remove patient peripheral IV lines, foley catheters and a-lines at certain units.
8. Keep patient safe by providing 1:1 direct patient care as a bedside sitter.
9. Manages the Video Remote Sitter by monitoring patients who are in the VRS camera to keep them safe from falls, removing lines and drains, elopement and similar situations.
10. Coordinates with AvaSure when the VRS camera is down and troubleshoot them.

About Us:

Discover the job, the career, the purpose you were meant for. The supportive and inclusive team where you can thrive. The place where growth meets balance – and opportunities meet flexibility. Find it all at Carle Health.

Based in Urbana, IL, Carle Health is a healthcare system with nearly 16,600 team members in its eight hospitals, physician groups and a variety of healthcare businesses. 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. The system includes Methodist College and Carle Illinois College of Medicine, the world’s first engineering-based medical school, and Health Alliance. 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 $17.53 per hour - $28.40 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 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.