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 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 position works under the direct supervision of the nursing manager. In Acute Rehab Services, the HCT assists patients with activities of daily living, prepares them for therapy sessions or transportation, and collects and documents patient data as directed by the RN. The HCT helps maintain unit supplies and a clean, uncluttered environment, and performs selected psychomotor skills such as measuring vital signs, monitoring blood glucose, and measuring and recording intake and output. The HCT also mentors new Health Care Tech employees and contributes to staff orientation and training on the Rehab unit.
Requirements
- High school diploma or GED.
- Basic Life Support (BLS) certification through the American Heart Association (AHA) within 30 days.
- At least one of the listed experience or training qualifications: 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 by stocking nurse servers, cleaning instruments and equipment, ordering supplies, and making up charts.
- Collect data on assigned patients as directed by the Registered Nurse and ensure accurate documentation.
- Demonstrate competency in selected skills, 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 needs.
- 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 Rehab patient data 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 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
