Patient Care Technician | Phlebotomy Career Path

CO01 Southern Illinois Hospital Services Inc.; Carbondale (IL); On-site; USD 26,000 - 39,000; Full time

Job summary

Southern Illinois Healthcare is hiring a CNA to assist with professional nursing care for SIH patients. The role requires completion of an Illinois approved CNA training program or nursing arts course and passing the competency test.

Responsibilities include assisting with vital signs, intake/output, bathing, feeding, and helping in emergencies, including CPR. Timely documentation and communication with nurses are essential, with opportunities for cross-training and professional growth.

Qualifications

• Illinois approved CNA training or nursing arts course completed.
• Written competency test completed after CNA training or nursing arts course.

Responsibilities

• Assists nursing staff with patient care activities (vital signs, intake/output, bathing, feeding, toileting).
• Assists in medical emergencies, including CPR.
• Document promptly and accurately in patient records.
• Communicate changes in patient condition to RN/LPN.
• Complete delegated tasks from RN.
• Advocate for patients through collaboration with health staff.
• Complete required education and competencies.
• Cross train to telemetry tech as needed.

Skills

Vital signs

CPR

Documentation

Communication

Education

CNA training IL

Job description

Southern Illinois Healthcare is hiring a CNA to assist with professional nursing care for SIH patients. The role requires completion of an Illinois approved CNA training program or nursing arts course and passing the competency test.

Responsibilities include assisting with vital signs, intake/output, bathing, feeding, and helping in emergencies, including CPR. Timely documentation and communication with nurses are essential, with opportunities for cross-training and professional growth.