Emergency Department Tech

Carle Health•Hoopeston, IL

5d•$18 - $29•Onsite

About The Position

Under the direction of a Registered Nurse (RN), the Health Care Technician (HCT) functions as a 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.

Requirements

Basic Life Support (BLS) within 30 days - American Heart Association (AHA)American Heart Association (AHA)
H.S. Diploma/GED
Successful completion of EMT coursework, or successful completion of CNA coursework, or successful completion of at least one semester of nursing clinical experiences.
May have also completed the Healthcare Tech in training program offered by Carle.

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 the activities of daily living. Prepares patients for transportation and/or transport.
Performs tasks as defined by scope of practice of license/certificate held
Run daily census logs for data collection to report to quarterly QOC.
Perform point of care testing Accu-checks.
Perform Quality controls daily on accu-check machine.
Provide services to a range of populations to include infants and elderly patients.
Cleaning and stocking the department with supplies as necessary.
Daily bed reporting for IDPH.
Hourly patient rounding.