Healthcare Tech (Nursing Students Only)- Advance Care
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 role works under the direct supervision of the nursing manager. The position supports unit operations and patient care by maintaining supplies, collecting and documenting patient data, performing selected skills such as taking vital signs and monitoring blood glucose, and assisting patients with activities of daily living. The HCT may also prepare or transport patients, assist nursing staff with EMU patients experiencing seizures, perform meaningful hourly rounding, float within the hospital as needed, and serve as a patient sitter when required. The role is intended for nursing students and contributes as part of the healthcare team to the unit’s goal of providing high-quality care.
Requirements
- High school diploma or GED.
- At least one semester of nursing clinical experience; work as a CNA within the past 24 months; successful completion of Carle's HCT In Training Program; relevant medical military training; completion of CNA coursework within the past 24 months; or Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) qualification.
- Basic Life Support (BLS) certification from the American Heart Association (AHA) within 30 days.
Responsibilities
- Maintain unit supplies by 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, blood glucose monitoring, and measuring and recording intake and output.
- Perform or assist patients with activities of daily living.
- Prepare patients for transportation and/or transport them.
- Assist nursing staff in responding to EMU patients experiencing seizures.
- Support communication by updating the white board and performing meaningful hourly rounding.
- Float within the hospital to perform duties as needed.
- Serve as a sitter for patients who require one.
- Participate as part of the healthcare team in supporting the unit and providing high-quality care.
Benefits
- Carle Health offers a comprehensive benefits package for team members and providers.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
