Healthcare Tech Cardiovascular Med/Surg

Carle Health•Urbana, IL

About The Position

The Health Care Technician (HCT) supports licensed nursing staff under the direction of a Registered Nurse (RN), providing personal care and hygiene assistance to an assigned group of patients. The HCT facilitates communication among patients, visitors, medical staff, employees, and other departments, and serves as a public relations liaison for the unit. The role works under the direct supervision of the nursing manager. The HCT collects and documents patient data as directed by the RN, performs selected psychomotor skills, and assists with activities of daily living and delegated patient care. The role also supports unit operations by maintaining supplies and equipment, preparing patients for transportation, and helping maintain a clean and organized work environment. The compensation range is $17.89 to $28.98 per hour; actual compensation depends on factors including experience, qualifications, location, training, licenses, shifts worked, and compensation model. Carle Health states that it offers a comprehensive benefits package and provides details through its benefits website.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED.
At least one semester of nursing clinical experience, or worked as a CNA within the past 24 months, or successful completion of Carle's HCT In Training Program, or relevant medical military training, or completion of CNA coursework within the past 24 months, or Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA).
Basic Life Support (BLS) certification from the American Heart Association within 30 days.

Responsibilities

Maintain unit supplies and support smooth unit operations, including stocking nurse servers, cleaning instruments and equipment, ordering supplies, and making up charts.
Collect data on assigned patients as directed by a Registered Nurse and ensure accurate documentation.
Perform selected psychomotor skills as outlined in the skills checklist, including measuring vital signs, monitoring blood glucose, and measuring and recording intake and output.
Perform or assist patients with activities of daily living and personal care.
Prepare patients for transportation and/or transport them.
Assist the RN with delegated patient care, including vital signs, blood glucose monitoring, bathing, repositioning, and walking patients.
Conduct hourly rounding on patients.
Maintain a clean and tidy work environment.
Organize and maintain medical and office supplies.
Assist with internal and external customer service needs and proactively seek opportunities to assist customers.
Facilitate communication with other departments, visitors, patients, medical staff, and employees, and serve as a public relations liaison for the unit.