Healthcare Tech- ICU

Carle; Normal (IL); On-site; USD 25,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

Carle Health is seeking a Health Care Technician (HCT) to support licensed nursing staff in patient care across units. Under the direction of an RN, you will assist with personal care, hygiene, and daily living activities for patients, and communicate with departments and staff.

You may also float to different units as needed. The ideal candidate has a High School diploma or GED, CNA certification, and BLS within 30 days, plus prior CNA experience or training.

Qualifications

• BLS certification within 30 days (AHA).
• High school diploma or GED required.
• Past CNA work within 24 months; completion of Carle's HCT In Training Program.
• CNA certification; nursing clinical experience desired.
• Completion of CNA coursework within past 24 months.
• Military medical training is relevant.

Responsibilities

• Assists with maintenance of unit supplies (stocking, cleaning, ordering, charting).
• Collects data on assigned patients and documents accurately.
• Demonstrates competency in psychomotor skills (vital signs, glucose monitoring, intake/output).
• Assists patients with activities of daily living.
• Prepares patients for transportation and/or transports them.
• Floats to other units as needed; may serve as sitter.
• Supports communication by updating white boards and hourly rounds.
• Assists in bedside procedures setup.

Education

H.S. Diploma/GED (Required)

Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA)

CNA coursework completion within past 24 months

Carle HCT In Training Program completed

Basic Life Support (BLS) within 30 days

Relevant medical military training

At least one semester of nursing clinical experience

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.

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: 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

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. Works closely with nursing to ensure high quality care for the most critical adult and pediatric patients Assists with communication - updating white boards and doing meaningful hourly rounding Floats within the hospital to perform duties as needed Can be utilized as a sitter for patients with that need Assists in setting up any bedside procedure.

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.