Surgical Care Technician – Patient Support

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

Benefits offered by this job

Benefits package

Job summary

Carle Health in Urbana, IL seeks a Health Care Technician (HCT) to support licensed nursing staff and care for a patient group under RN supervision. You will assist with personal care, hygiene, and daily living activities, while coordinating with departments and serving as a unit liaison.

The role requires BLS within 30 days, a HS Diploma/GED, and CNA-related training or recent CNA experience, plus completion of Carle's HCT In Training Program.

Qualifications

• Basic Life Support (BLS) within 30 days (AHA).
• HS Diploma or GED required.
• Work experience as CNA within past 24 months or completion of Carle's HCT In Training Program.

Responsibilities

• Asist with maintenance of unit supplies, stocking nurse servers, cleaning instruments, ordering supplies, and making up charts.
• Collect data on assigned patients and ensure accurate documentation.
• Demonstrates competency in vital signs, blood glucose, and intake/output measurements.
• Assist patients with activities of daily living and prepare for transportation.
• Care for ostomies and drainage collection; assist mobility under RN guidance.
• Remove sutures/staples and complete post-operative vital signs.

Education

HS Diploma/GED

CNA coursework

CNA experience

Job description

Carle Health in Urbana, IL seeks a Health Care Technician (HCT) to support licensed nursing staff and care for a patient group under RN supervision. You will assist with personal care, hygiene, and daily living activities, while coordinating with departments and serving as a unit liaison.

The role requires BLS within 30 days, a HS Diploma/GED, and CNA-related training or recent CNA experience, plus completion of Carle's HCT In Training Program.