Healthcare Tech - Methodist Surgical 4H
About The Position
The Healthcare Tech assists Registered Nurses and Licensed Practical Nurses with patient care and unit maintenance activities. Under nurse delegation and applicable policies and procedures, the role supports patients’ hygiene, nutrition, elimination, skin care, comfort, mobility, and measurement needs. It also assists with admissions, transfers, and discharges; provides equipment and room setup; monitors patient comfort and safety; responds to call lights; communicates pertinent information to nurses; and completes required documentation before the end of the shift. The role helps maintain a clean, orderly, adequately stocked, and efficiently operating unit; performs errands and assigned maintenance tasks; and uses supplies and other resources responsibly. The Healthcare Tech contributes to patient and staff safety through appropriate infection-control practices, safe lifting and mobility techniques, use of protective and lift equipment, and prompt reporting of unsafe conditions. Through teamwork, respectful communication, ongoing learning, and timely responses to patient and family requests, the position supports patient satisfaction and department goals.
Requirements
- High school diploma or GED.
- At least one semester of nursing clinical experience, or work 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 through the American Heart Association within 30 days.
Responsibilities
- Provide delegated patient care according to applicable policies and procedures, including hygiene, nutrition, elimination, skin care, comfort, activity, and measurement needs.
- Perform assigned patient-care skills and additional trained and certified procedures as directed and supervised by a nurse.
- Assist with patient admissions, transfers, and discharges, including vital signs, height and weight, room setup and orientation, equipment setup, and handling patient belongings.
- Make rounds at least every two hours to check patient comfort, positioning, call-light access, and room order; respond promptly to call lights and anticipate patient needs.
- Report pertinent patient information to the assigned nurse in a timely manner and complete documentation before leaving the shift.
- Perform unit maintenance and errands, including maintaining clean and safe patient rooms and shared areas, removing discontinued equipment, completing assigned cleaning tasks, stocking supplies, and using the SPD exchange cart system.
- Use time, supplies, linen, and other resources productively; prevent waste and complete work within the assigned shift.
- Assist with patient lifting and mobility, using safe body mechanics, appropriate lift equipment, and assistance as needed.
- Maintain patient, environmental, and personal safety through hand hygiene, appropriate protective equipment, clear hallways, monitoring alarms, and promptly reporting unsafe equipment or risky situations.
- Work collaboratively with nursing staff and other hospital personnel, accept delegated duties, assist peers, and respond to staffing or assignment needs.
- Attend educational offerings, validate skills, maintain current patient-care knowledge, and participate constructively in peer evaluation and quality-improvement efforts.
- Treat patients, families, peers, and other hospital personnel with warmth, respect, privacy, and open, honest communication; promptly alert the nurse when additional intervention is required.
Benefits
- 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
