Healthcare Tech (CNA) / Unit Assistant - Oncology

Experience Champaign Urbana; Illinois; On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

An established healthcare provider is seeking a dedicated Unit Assistant/Healthcare Technician to join their supportive team. This role involves providing essential clerical support, facilitating communication between departments, and ensuring a welcoming environment for patients and families. The ideal candidate will possess a strong background as a Certified Nursing Assistant, demonstrating both compassion and efficiency in a dynamic healthcare setting. With opportunities for growth and a commitment to work-life balance, this position offers a rewarding career path within a renowned healthcare system.

Qualifications

• Must obtain BLS certification within 30 days.
• Experience as a CNA or relevant medical training required.

Responsibilities

• Provides clerical support and customer service to unit staff.
• Acts as a liaison between nursing staff and patients.
• Maintains patient charts and orders supplies.

Skills

Basic Life Support (BLS)

Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA)

Customer Service

Education

H.S. Diploma/GED

Job description

Overview

The Unit Assistant/Healthcare Technician (HCT) provides clerical support to nursing units. Facilitates communication with other departments, visitors, patients, medical staff, and employees. Serves as a public relations liaison for the unit. Performs functions of a Healthcare Technician as needed.

Qualifications

• Certifications: Basic Life Support (BLS) within 30 days - American Heart Association (AHA)
• Education: H.S. Diploma/GED (Required)
• Work Experience: 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; relevant medical military training; completion of CNA coursework within past 24 months

Responsibilities

• Performs all essential job functions of a Healthcare Technician (HCT).
• Provides routine clerical and customer service support to unit staff.
• Greets all guests to the unit and assists them with their needs.
• Serves as a liaison between nursing staff, other departments, physicians, and patients/families by answering the unit phone and appropriately disseminating information.
• Works with other departments to provide basic equipment maintenance and serves as a resource for staff for use and troubleshooting of office equipment.
• Initiates, compiles, and maintains patient charts.
• Orders all unit-based supplies.
• Answers incoming calls to the unit.
• Acts as a sitter when needed.
• Assists with welcoming new patients and families to the unit.
• Manages a balance with UA/HCT duties.

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 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 lifelong 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 to a candidate will depend on various factors including experience, qualifications, location, training, licenses, shifts worked, and the compensation model. Carle Health offers a comprehensive benefits package for team members and providers. To learn more, visit careers.carlehealth.org/benefits.