Healthcare Tech- Eureka Nursing Services

Overview

The Inpatient Unit (IPU) is committed to our Nursing Professional Practice Model; we believe in caring relationships with our patients, families, community, and colleagues to provide exceptional care. On the IPU, our dedicated nursing staff, nurse leaders, interdisciplinary team members, and physician partners practice on a critical access hospital unit. On this unit, specialized medical/nursing care is provided to our acute patients and rehabilitative care to our swing bed patients.

Medical diagnoses for our acute care patients include but are not limited to pneumonia, heart failure, cellulitis, and urinary tract infection. Rehabilitative services for our swing bed patients include physical/occupational/speech therapy, wound‑care management, nutritional therapy and IV antibiotic therapy. Care is provided by a highly‑trained staff utilizing the most current technology and equipment. The IPU is fast‑paced, exciting, and always evolving.

Under the direction of a Registered Nurse (RN), the Health Care Technician (HCT) functions as a support to the 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, serves as a public relations liaison for the unit, and works under the direct supervision of the nursing manager.

• Certifications:
  
  Basic Life Support (BLS) within 30 days – American Heart Association
• Education:
  
  High‑school Diploma or GED (Required)
• Work Experience:
  
  Relevant medical‑military training; completion of CNA coursework within the past 24 months;
  Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) license; at least one semester of nursing clinical experience; worked as a CNA within the past 24 months; successful completion of Carle’s HCT In‑Training Program

• Assist with the maintenance of unit supplies to ensure smooth function of the unit, including stocking nurse servers, cleaning instruments and equipment, ordering supplies, and making up charts.
• Collect data on assigned patients as directed by the RN and ensure accurate documentation.
• Demonstrate competency in selected psychomotor skills (measurement of vital signs, blood glucose monitoring, and measuring and recording intake and output) as outlined in the skills checklist.
• Perform or assist patients with activities of daily living.
• Prepare patients for transportation and/or transport.
• Complete the unit‑specific HCT Safety Checklist at the beginning of each shift.
• Receive delegated responsibilities from the RN each shift and maintain close communication regarding task completion.
• Complete and document basic patient care independently (baths, vital signs, accu‑checks, meal trays).
• Maintain patient safety as the highest priority, ensuring compliance with safety measures such as fall precautions, pressure‑ulcer prevention, isolation precautions, and ambulation safety.
• Maintain a positive attitude that promotes a healthy work environment and a healing patient environment.
• Promptly respond to patient call lights to ensure effective triage and completion of patient requests/medical needs.

Carle Health is a healthcare system based in Urbana, IL, with nearly 16,600 team members across eight hospitals, physician groups, and a variety of healthcare businesses. Carle Bro Menn Medical Center, Carle Foundation Hospital, Carle Health Methodist Hospital, Carle Health Proctor Hospital, Carle Health Pekin Hospital, and Carle Hoopeston Regional Health Center hold Magnet® designations, the nation’s highest honor for nursing care.

The system includes Methodist College and Carle Illinois College of Medicine, the world’s first engineering‑based medical school, and Health Alliance™. We offer opportunities in several communities throughout central Illinois, providing growth and life‑long careers.

The compensation range for this position is $17.89 per hour – $28.98 per hour. This represents a good‑faith minimum and maximum range for the role at the time of posting by Carle Health. The actual compensation offered to a candidate will depend on various…