Surg (Hoopeston)

Carle Health•Hoopeston, IL

About The Position

Under the direction of a Registered Nurse (RN), the Health Care Technician (HCT) supports licensed nursing staff and performs activities related to the personal care and hygiene needs of an assigned patient group. The HCT facilitates communication with other departments, visitors, patients, medical staff, and employees, and serves as a public relations liaison for the unit. The position works under the direct supervision of the nursing manager.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED.
Basic Life Support (BLS) certification through the American Heart Association within 30 days.
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) status, at least one semester of nursing clinical experience, or work as a CNA within the past 24 months.

Responsibilities

Assists with maintaining unit supplies, including stocking nurse servers, cleaning instruments and equipment, ordering supplies, and making up charts.
Collects data on assigned patients as directed by an RN and ensures accurate documentation.
Demonstrates competency in selected psychomotor skills, including measuring vital signs, monitoring blood glucose, and measuring and recording intake and output.
Performs or assists patients with activities of daily living.
Prepares patients for transportation and/or transports them.
Performs routine direct patient care duties to assist medical and nursing staff with patient examinations and treatment.
Maintains a patient-care environment that ensures patients’ privacy and safety.
Adheres to and enforces Carle Administrative and Departmental policies and procedures.
Offers patients a variety of leisure activities.
Participates on committees.