HCT - Cardiac Unit CMH

Carle Health•Peoria, IL

4d•$18 - $29

About The Position

The HCT facilitates nursing-unit activities through receptionist, transcription, and clerical work and/or assists Registered Nurses with assigned patient-care and unit-maintenance activities. The position manages information and connects physicians, team members, and visitors with appropriate resources. Patient-care duties are delegated by a nurse and performed in accordance with applicable policies and procedures. The role provides assigned patients with hygiene, nutrition, elimination, skin care, comfort, and activity assistance; takes and records measurements; assists with admission, transfer, and discharge; and performs additional trained and certified skills as directed and supervised by a nurse. It also supports bedside lab testing and specimen collection, maintains a safe and orderly unit, performs errands and supply-related tasks, prepares and files patient records, and uses unit technology and systems to support patient flow and communications. The HCT communicates courteously with patients, families, visitors, physicians, and team members; responds to call lights and other requests; reports pertinent information and safety concerns to nursing staff; and contributes to teamwork, patient satisfaction, quality improvement, and ongoing skills development. The position completes work within the assigned shift; overtime is used only when requested by designated leadership.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED.
Basic Life Support (BLS) certification from the American Heart Association within 30 days.
At least one of the following: relevant medical military training; completion of CNA coursework within the past 24 months; Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) status; at least one semester of nursing clinical experience; work as a CNA within the past 24 months; or successful completion of Carle's HCT In Training Program.

Responsibilities

Provide delegated patient care, including hygiene, nutrition, elimination, skin care, comfort measures, activity assistance, and patient measurements.
Perform additional patient-care skills after required training and certification, as directed and supervised by a nurse.
Assist with patient admissions, transfers, and discharges, including room setup, orientation, equipment setup, and handling personal belongings.
Make rounds at least every two hours, answer call lights promptly, anticipate patient needs, respect privacy, and report pertinent patient information to the assigned nurse.
Collect adequate laboratory specimens and perform bedside laboratory testing and associated quality control in accordance with orders and hospital procedures.
Organize and prioritize work, complete assigned tasks within the shift, conserve supplies and linen, and assist coworkers with assignments as needed.
Maintain a neat, safe patient environment and perform unit-maintenance tasks, including cleaning designated areas and equipment, stocking supplies, and running errands.
Use patient-safety measures and protective equipment appropriately; follow handwashing and safe-body-mechanics practices, seek assistance as needed, and report unsafe equipment or situations.
Order supplies as delegated; file patient-chart documents; print and post unit reports and information; prepare charts and admission packets; and stock rooms and supply boxes.
Use unit technology and systems, including bed management, staff phones, call-light systems, printers, fax machines, intranet, and email; follow downtime procedures.
Greet and assist visitors, physicians, patients, and team members; answer and route telephone calls and other information accurately and courteously.
Adapt to changing workloads and urgent situations, collaborate across shifts, attend educational offerings and meetings, participate in unit activities, and contribute to quality improvement and patient satisfaction.