Ortho Inpatient Care Tech - Vital Signs & Mobility

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

Job summary

Carle Health is seeking a Healthcare Tech (HCT) to support licensed nursing staff under an RN, handling personal care and hygiene tasks for a patient group. The role also facilitates communication across departments and serves as a liaison on the unit.

Under supervision of the nursing manager, you will assist with vital signs, documentation, daily living activities, and unit supply management, while following safety and HIPAA guidelines. Training provided, BLS required.

Qualifications

• BLS certification within 30 days as required.
• High School Diploma or GED is required.

Responsibilities

• Assists with maintenance of unit supplies and inventory.
• Collects data and ensures accurate documentation as directed by RN.
• Demonstrates competency in vital signs measurement, glucose monitoring, intake/output.
• Completes annual education as assigned for program requirements (if applicable).
• Obtains and documents vital signs, intake/output and blood glucose.
• Bathing patients using CHG cloths.
• Assists with transfers and ambulation using assistive devices.
• Operates CPM machines for knee replacement patients.
• Hourly rounding and assistance with activities of daily living.

Skills

BLS certification

Vital signs monitoring

Patient care

Documentation

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

Carle Health is seeking a Healthcare Tech (HCT) to support licensed nursing staff under an RN, handling personal care and hygiene tasks for a patient group. The role also facilitates communication across departments and serves as a liaison on the unit.

Under supervision of the nursing manager, you will assist with vital signs, documentation, daily living activities, and unit supply management, while following safety and HIPAA guidelines. Training provided, BLS required.