HCT Wknd - CMH Med/Surg 6C
About The Position
The Health Care Technician assists Registered Nurses and Licensed Practical Nurses in providing patient care by performing delegated patient care and unit maintenance activities. The role provides hygiene, nutrition, elimination, skin care, comfort, mobility, and measurement support for assigned patients; assists with admissions, transfers, and discharges; and completes documentation before leaving the shift. Additional procedures may be performed after training and certification, depending on the unit. The position also supports a clean, organized, well-stocked, and safe unit; responds promptly to call lights and urgent requests; helps with patient lifting and transfers; and communicates pertinent patient information to the assigned nurse. The technician contributes to patient and staff safety, teamwork, patient satisfaction, and ongoing quality improvement.
Requirements
- High school diploma or GED.
- Basic Life Support (BLS) certification from the American Heart Association within 30 days.
- At least one qualifying background or training pathway: relevant medical military training; completion of CNA coursework within the past 24 months; Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA); at least one semester of nursing clinical experience; CNA work within the past 24 months; or successful completion of Carle's HCT In Training Program.
Responsibilities
- Perform patient care activities delegated by a nurse, following applicable policies and procedures.
- Provide assigned patients with hygiene, nutritional, elimination, skin care, comfort, and activity support.
- Measure and record patient information, including intake and output, vital signs, weights, and other specified measurements.
- Perform additional trained and certified skills as directed and supervised by a nurse.
- Assist with patient admissions, transfers, and discharges, including room setup, orientation, vital signs, and handling personal belongings.
- Make rounds at least every two hours to check patient comfort, positioning, call-light access, and room orderliness.
- Respond promptly to call lights and patient or family requests, anticipate patient needs, and report pertinent information to the assigned nurse.
- Complete required documentation before leaving the shift.
- Use time, supplies, linen, and other resources productively; prevent waste and return unused equipment or supplies as directed.
- Perform unit maintenance, including maintaining patient areas and completing assigned cleaning, stocking, chart-preparation, and supply-distribution tasks.
- Assist with patient lifting, transfers, and mobility while using appropriate safety practices and lift equipment.
- Maintain a safe environment by keeping hallways clear, using protective equipment, washing hands, practicing good body mechanics, and promptly reporting unsafe equipment or situations.
- Organize and prioritize work, adapt to changes directed by the nurse, assist coworkers, and complete assigned work within the shift.
- Contribute to teamwork, effective communication, patient satisfaction, quality improvement, and a respectful environment for patients, families, and staff.
- Attend educational offerings, validate skills, maintain current patient-care knowledge, and participate constructively in peer evaluation.
Benefits
- Comprehensive benefits package
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
