HCT - CMH Postpartum

Carle Health • Peoria, IL

3d

About The Position

The Health Care Technician (HCT) assists Registered Nurses and Licensed Practical Nurses in providing patient care by performing delegated patient-care and unit-maintenance activities as an adjunct to the Nursing Assistant position. The HCT provides care in accordance with applicable policies and procedures, reports relevant patient information to the assigned nurse, and completes required documentation before leaving the shift.

The role supports patients’ hygiene, nutrition, elimination, skin care, comfort, activity, and measurement needs. It also assists with admission, transfer, and discharge processes; sets up and removes equipment; manages patient belongings; and helps maintain a clean, orderly, well-stocked, and safe unit. Additional skills may be performed after training and certification, as directed and supervised by a nurse.

The HCT helps promote patient and staff safety, patient satisfaction, Family Centered Care, and positive customer relations through timely responses, respectful communication, teamwork, and effective use of supplies and equipment. 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); 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

• Perform patient-care activities delegated by a nurse using applicable policies and procedures.
• Provide assigned patients with hygiene, nutritional, elimination, skin-care, comfort, and activity assistance.
• Measure and record patient information and care outputs, including intake and output, vital signs, weights, and drain output.
• Perform additional trained and certified skills as directed and supervised by a nurse, which may include intermittent urinary catheterization and clean dressing changes.
• Assist with patient admission, transfer, and discharge, including room setup, orientation, vital signs, and management of patient belongings.
• Make rounds at least every two hours, respond promptly to call lights, anticipate patient needs, and report pertinent information to the assigned nurse.
• Complete documentation before leaving the shift and communicate relevant patient information to the nurse during the shift or as requested.
• Perform unit-maintenance tasks and errands to keep the unit clean, organized, operational, and adequately stocked.
• Use time, supplies, linen, and other resources productively; prevent waste and return unused equipment and supplies promptly.
• Assist with patient lifting, transfers, and mobility using appropriate safety practices and lift equipment.
• Maintain a safe patient and work environment, use protective equipment, wash hands between patients and procedures, and promptly report unsafe equipment or situations.
• Support patient satisfaction, Family Centered Care, and positive relations through respectful communication, privacy, timely responses, and teamwork.
• Attend educational offerings to validate skills and maintain current patient-care knowledge.
• Assist peers and respond to delegated requests from nursing staff while supporting unit staffing and shift coordination needs.
• Assist with quality-improvement and safety practices, including patient identification, fall prevention, and infection control.

Benefits

• Comprehensive benefits package; details are available on the company benefits website.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED