ICU Care Technician: Patient Care & Support

Anderson Hospital; Maryville (IL); On-site; USD 30,000 - 38,000; Full time

Job summary

Anderson Hospital in Maryville, IL seeks a Nurse Assistant to provide basic patient care on the Intensive or Intermediate Care unit under RN guidance. Responsibilities include hygiene, feeding, vital signs, documentation, and safe patient handling.

The role requires completion of an Illinois-certified Nurse Assistant program and BLS within 30 days of hire. Experience preferred; two years hospital experience is desirable.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Successful completion of approved Nurse Assistant course with certification by the State of Illinois.
• BLS certification within 30 days of hire.
• Minimum two (2) years hospital experience preferred.
• Graduate of a medical assistant or secretarial program preferred.

Responsibilities

• Performs basic patient care duties under RN guidance in Intensive or Intermediate Care.
• Maintains a safe and clean environment with proper infection control and HIPAA compliance.
• Completes accurate documentation and reports vital signs, I&O, weights, and changes to nurses.
• Provides for patients' food, fluid, hygiene, mobility needs and comfort.
• Responds to alarms, codes, and safety issues and communicates with staff and families.
• Admits/discharges/transfers patients and maintains unit logs and checklists.
• Performs EKGs when ordered and assists with Foley catheter care and dressing changes.

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Nurse Assistant certification (Illinois)

BLS certification

Job description

Anderson Hospital in Maryville, IL seeks a Nurse Assistant to provide basic patient care on the Intensive or Intermediate Care unit under RN guidance. Responsibilities include hygiene, feeding, vital signs, documentation, and safe patient handling.

The role requires completion of an Illinois-certified Nurse Assistant program and BLS within 30 days of hire. Experience preferred; two years hospital experience is desirable.