Healthcare Tech- Surgical T7

Carle Health; Urbana (IL); On-site; USD 24,645 - 39,922; Full time

Job summary

Carle Health in Urbana, Illinois, is seeking a Health Care Technician (HCT) to support licensed nursing staff by addressing personal care and hygiene needs of patients. This role involves communication with departments and patient mobility assistance under RN supervision.

The ideal candidate must have a high school diploma or GED, basic life support certification, and relevant experience as a CNA. The position offers a compensation range of $17.89 to $28.98 per hour, depending on experience and qualifications.

Qualifications

• Must have worked as a CNA within the past 24 months.
• Successful completion of Carle's HCT In Training Program required.
• At least one semester of nursing clinical experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assist with maintenance of unit supplies for smooth unit function.
• Collect patient data and ensure accurate documentation.
• Prepare patients for transportation and assist with mobility.

Skills

Basic Life Support (BLS)

Vital signs measurement

Blood glucose monitoring

Activities of daily living assistance

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: High School 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 activities of daily living.
• Prepares patients for transportation and/or transport.
• Empty and record output from variety of surgically placed drains.
• Care and maintenance of ostomies.
• Assistance with mobility of patients under the guidance of the RN.
• Removal of sutures and staples from surgical incisions.
• Completes post‑operative collection of vital signs.

Compensation and Benefits

The compensation range for this position is $17.89 per hour – $28.98 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 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.

Equal Opportunity Employment

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.