Healthcare Tech (CNA) - Oncology

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

Job summary

An established healthcare provider seeks compassionate Health Care Technicians to support nursing staff and assist with patient care. This role involves performing essential tasks such as measuring vital signs, providing emotional support, and ensuring a smooth operation within the unit. Join a dedicated team in a dynamic environment that values growth and balance, offering opportunities for lifelong careers in a supportive and inclusive setting. If you are passionate about making a difference in patients' lives, this is the perfect opportunity for you.

Qualifications

• Completion of CNA coursework within the past 24 months.
• Relevant medical military training or nursing clinical experience.

Responsibilities

• Assist with patient care and daily living activities.
• Document patient care delivery and ensure accurate records.
• Provide emotional support to patients and families.

Skills

Basic Life Support (BLS)

Patient Care

Vital Signs Measurement

Emotional Support

Education

High School Diploma/GED

Job description

Overview

Under the direction of a Registered Nurse (RN), the Health Care Technician (HCT) functions as 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)
• 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; Certified Medical Assistant at Carle Health; Worked as CNA within past 24 months; Successful completion of Carle's HCT In Training Program

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 RN and ensures accurate documentation.
3. Demonstrates competency in selected psychomotor skills including measurement of vital signs, blood glucose monitoring, and measuring and recording intake and output.
4. Performs or assists patients with activities of daily living. Prepares patients for transportation and/or transport.
5. Performs delegated tasks such as obtaining vital signs, glucose monitoring, hygiene care, ambulation, repositioning patients, sending lab samples.
6. Performs purposeful hourly rounding on assigned patients, marking initials on the whiteboard upon exiting the patient room.
7. Provides emotional support to patients and family members.
8. Documents patient care delivery per unit expectations and passes chart audits with no more than 2 deficits.
9. Assists with bone marrow aspirations as needed with physicians.
10. Completes delegated tasks in a timely manner and reports any abnormal findings to the RN as soon as possible.

About Us

Find it here.

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 across eight hospitals, physician groups, and healthcare businesses. Our facilities include Magnet-designated hospitals, the nation’s highest honor for nursing care. The system also includes Methodist College, Carle Illinois College of Medicine, and Health Alliance. We offer opportunities in several communities throughout central Illinois with potential for growth and lifelong careers.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and do not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment based on race, color, sex, age, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, veteran status, disability, or other protected classes. Carle Health participates in E-Verify and may provide 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 - $28.4 per hour. This range is a good faith estimate at the time of posting. The actual offer will depend on factors such as experience, qualifications, location, licenses, shifts, and the compensation model. Carle Health offers a comprehensive benefits package. To learn more, visit careers.carlehealth.org/benefits.