Healthcare Tech: Patient Care Associate

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

Job summary

Carle Health seeks a Health Care Technician (HCT) to support licensed nursing staff in personal care and hygiene for assigned patients. Under RN supervision, you will assist with supplies, data collection, vital signs, and daily living activities, while floating to support the unit and serving as a sitter when needed.

This role requires BLS within 30 days, a high school diploma or GED, and prior nursing clinical or CNA experience.

Qualifications

• BLS within 30 days of hire per AHA guidelines.
• High school diploma or GED required.
• At least one nursing clinical experience or CNA experience within last 24 months.

Responsibilities

• Assists with maintenance of unit supplies to ensure 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.
• Assists nursing in responding to EMU patients having seizures.
• Assists in communication - updating white board 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.
• Participates as part of the healthcare team to grow the unit - always striving for the highest quality of care.

Skills

BLS within 30 days

Nursing clinical experience

CNA background

Communication skills

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

Carle Health seeks a Health Care Technician (HCT) to support licensed nursing staff in personal care and hygiene for assigned patients. Under RN supervision, you will assist with supplies, data collection, vital signs, and daily living activities, while floating to support the unit and serving as a sitter when needed.

This role requires BLS within 30 days, a high school diploma or GED, and prior nursing clinical or CNA experience.