Healthcare Tech- Surgical Nursing Unit
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 support to an assigned group of patients. The HCT facilitates communication among 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. The HCT performs and documents basic patient care, helps maintain patient safety, supports unit operations, and assists with patient admissions, discharges, and transportation. The role requires prompt attention to patient call lights and communication with the RN regarding delegated tasks and responsibilities.
Requirements
- High school diploma or GED.
- Basic Life Support (BLS) certification from the American Heart Association within 30 days.
- At least one qualifying background: 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; Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA); or at least one semester of nursing clinical experience.
Responsibilities
- Assist with maintaining unit supplies, including stocking nurse servers, cleaning instruments and equipment, ordering supplies, and preparing charts.
- Collect data on assigned patients as directed by an RN 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.
- Complete the HCT Safety Checklist at the beginning of each shift.
- Receive delegated responsibilities from the RN each shift and maintain close communication about task and responsibility completion.
- Complete and document basic patient care independently, including baths, vital signs, accuchecks, and meal trays.
- Prioritize patient safety by ensuring compliance with fall precautions, pressure ulcer prevention, isolation precautions, and patient ambulation safety.
- Assist the team with high-volume patient admissions and discharges for the Observation patient population.
- Promptly answer patient call lights to triage and meet patient needs effectively.
- Maintain a positive attitude that promotes a healthy work environment and a healing patient environment.
Benefits
- Carle Health offers a comprehensive benefits package for team members and providers; details are available at careers.carlehealth.org/benefits.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
