Healthcare Tech (CNA) - Medical/Surgical (R8)

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

Job summary

An established healthcare system is seeking a compassionate Health Care Technician to support nursing staff and assist with patient care. This role is crucial in maintaining a safe and healing environment for patients, where you'll engage in vital tasks such as monitoring vital signs, assisting with daily living activities, and ensuring effective communication within the unit. Join a supportive team that values your contributions and offers opportunities for growth and development in a rewarding healthcare career. If you're passionate about making a difference in patients' lives, this position is perfect for you.

Qualifications

• Must have Basic Life Support (BLS) certification within 30 days.
• Successful completion of Carle's HCT In Training Program required.

Responsibilities

• Assist with patient care activities and daily living tasks.
• Maintain unit supplies and ensure documentation accuracy.
• Ensure patient safety and compliance with safety measures.

Skills

Vital Signs Measurement

Blood Glucose Monitoring

Patient Care

Communication Skills

Education

High School Diploma/GED

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.

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

Qualifications

Certifications: Basic Life Support (BLS) within 30 days - American Heart Association (AHA), Education: H.S. Diploma/GED (Required), Work Experience: 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; Certified Medical Assistant at Carle Health; Worked as CNA within past 24 months

Carle Health Company Overview

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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].

Salary Range

The compensation range for this position is $17.53per hour - $28.4per 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.