Healthcare Tech (CNA) - Methodist Oncology 7H

Carle Health•Peoria, IL

About The Position

The Healthcare Tech (CNA) assists Registered Nurses and Licensed Practical Nurses in providing patient care by performing delegated patient care activities and unit maintenance. The role supports patient comfort, safety, satisfaction, and efficient unit operations while working under nursing direction and following applicable policies and procedures. The position provides personal care and support with hygiene, nutrition, elimination, skin care, comfort, mobility, and patient measurements. It also assists with admissions, transfers, and discharges; sets up care equipment; communicates relevant patient information to nurses; completes documentation before the end of the shift; and responds promptly to call lights and patient needs. The Healthcare Tech maintains a clean, orderly, and safe patient environment, performs unit maintenance and errands, manages supplies responsibly, and works collaboratively with nursing staff and other personnel. Additional skills may be performed after training and certification, as directed and supervised by a nurse, depending on the unit or area. The position is with Methodist Oncology 7H at Carle Health.

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: successful completion of Carle's HCT In Training Program; 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; or work as a CNA within the past 24 months.

Responsibilities

Performs patient care activities delegated by a nurse, following applicable policies and procedures.
Provides assigned patients with hygiene, nutritional, elimination, skin-care, comfort, and activity support.
Measures and records patient information, including intake and output, vital signs, weights, and other specified measurements.
Performs additional trained and certified skills as directed and supervised by a nurse, which may include intermittent urinary catheterization and clean dressing changes.
Assists with patient admission, transfer, and discharge, including room setup and patient orientation.
Sets up equipment for patient care and manages patient belongings during admission and discharge.
Makes rounds at least every two hours, promptly answers call lights, anticipates patient needs, and reports pertinent information to the assigned nurse in a timely manner.
Completes documentation before leaving the shift and completes assigned work within the shift.
Uses supplies and other resources productively, prevents waste, and returns unused equipment or supplies as appropriate.
Assists with patient lifting and handling and follows safety practices for transfers, equipment, and patient care.
Performs unit maintenance duties and errands to maintain a clean, orderly, and efficiently operating unit.
Maintains patient rooms and shared areas, removes discontinued equipment, completes assigned cleaning and supply tasks, and ensures adequate stock of BSI supplies.
Responds promptly to urgent requests and knows the locations of support areas.
Uses protective equipment, washes hands between patients and procedures, maintains clear hallways, and reports unsafe equipment or situations.
Works constructively with nursing staff, peers, patients, families, and other hospital personnel; supports department goals and patient satisfaction.
Attends educational offerings to validate skills and maintain current patient-care knowledge.
Provides pertinent information on assigned patients to the nurse during the shift and as requested.
Uses slow periods to improve unit appearance and accepts additional assignments as appropriate.