HCT/Mon Tech - Methodist ICU 8P

Carle Health•Peoria, IL

18h•$19 - $31•Onsite

About The Position

Serves as Health Care Technician (HCT), performing activities related to the personal care and hygiene needs of assigned patient group under the supervision of a Registered Nurse (RN). Serves as a Monitor Technician (MT), responsible for observing cardiac rhythm patterns on monitored patients and reporting any variances to nursing staff. 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

H.S. Diploma/GED (Required)
Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA)
At least one semester of nursing clinical experience
Worked as CNA within past 24 months
Successful completion of Carle's HCT In Training Program
Relevant medical military training
Completion of CNA coursework within past 24 months
Basic Life Support (BLS) within 30 days - American Heart Association (AHA)

Responsibilities

Performs all essential job functions of Healthcare Technician (HCT).
Continuously monitors cardiac rhythm on each telemetry patient and communicates all pertinent information regarding rhythm changes or concerns to charge/assigned Registered Nurse (RN) in a timely manner.
Maintains telemetry log book for all patients on telemetry.
Maintains and tests telemetry unit alarms as designated by the responsible Registered Nurse (RN).
Ensures proper function and operation of telemetry boxes.
Maintains count of telemetry boxes and ensures boxes are cleaned and prepared for next use.
Basic dysrhythmia class/education during orientation period.
Complete vital signs, including post procedure frequent vital signs
Provide assistance with institutionalized needs including feeding and blood glucose as needed
Complete hygiene care, assist patients to the bathroom
Complete patient turns, IO collection, daily weights
Answer call lights
Understands cardiac rhythms
Watch monitors and inform RN of any alarms
Document telemetry reading in EMR
Answer phones and communicates effectively
Print telemetry strips