Healthcare Tech- Acute Rehab Services
About The Position
Under the direction of a Registered Nurse (RN), the Health Care Technician (HCT) supports licensed nursing staff by providing personal care and hygiene assistance to an assigned group of patients. The HCT facilitates communication among 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 and supports patients receiving acute rehabilitation services. The HCT assists with activities of daily living, prepares patients for therapy sessions or transportation, and collects and accurately documents patient data in the electronic chart as directed by an RN. The role also includes maintaining unit supplies and equipment, helping keep the Rehab unit clean and clutter-free, and demonstrating competency in selected skills such as taking vital signs, monitoring blood glucose, and measuring and recording intake and output. The HCT may mentor new Health Care Tech employees and contribute to staff orientation and training on the Rehab unit.
Requirements
- High school diploma or GED.
- Basic Life Support (BLS) certification from the American Heart Association (AHA) within 30 days.
- At least one of the following: Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA); at least one semester of nursing clinical experience; CNA work within the past 24 months; successful completion of Carle's HCT In Training Program; relevant medical military training; or completion of CNA coursework within the past 24 months.
Responsibilities
- Maintain unit supplies and support smooth unit operations, including stocking nurse servers, cleaning instruments and equipment, ordering supplies, and preparing charts.
- Collect data on assigned patients as directed by a Registered Nurse and ensure accurate documentation.
- Demonstrate competency in selected psychomotor skills, including measuring vital signs, monitoring blood glucose, and measuring and recording intake and output.
- Perform or assist patients with activities of daily living.
- Prepare patients for transportation and transport patients as needed.
- Assist Rehab patients with activities of daily living and prepare them for therapy sessions or transportation.
- Document data on assigned Rehab patients accurately in the patient's electronic chart as directed by the Registered Nurse.
- Maintain Rehab unit supplies, including stocking the nurse server and cleaning equipment.
- Help maintain a clean and clutter-free environment in the Rehab unit.
- Mentor new Health Care Tech employees and contribute to staff orientation and training on the Rehab unit.
- Facilitate communication among departments, visitors, patients, medical staff, and employees, and serve as a public relations liaison for the unit.
Benefits
- Comprehensive benefits package; specific benefits are not listed in the posting.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
