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. Specialized medical/nursing care is provided to acute patients and rehabilitative care to swing bed patients.

Medical diagnoses include pneumonia, heart failure, cellulitis, and urinary tract infection. Rehabilitative services include physical/occupational/speech therapy, wound care management, nutritional therapy, and IV antibiotic therapy. Care is offered 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 support to the licensed nursing staff and performs activities related to the personal care and hygiene needs of an assigned patient group, facilitates communication with other departments, visitors, patients, medical staff, and employees, and serves as a public relations liaison for the unit.

The HCT works under the direct supervision of the nursing manager.

• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification within 30 days – American Heart Association (AHA)
• High school diploma or GED (required)
• Relevant medical/military training
• Completion of CNA coursework within the past 24 months
• Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) credential
• 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 maintenance of unit supplies, 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 measurement and recording of intake and output.
• Assist patients with activities of daily living and prepare patients for transportation.
• 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 during the shift regarding completion of tasks.
• Complete and document basic patient care independently, including baths, vital signs, acuity checks, and meal trays.
• Maintain patient safety as the highest priority, ensuring compliance with fall precautions, pressure ulcer prevention, isolation precautions, and patient ambulation safety.
• Maintain a positive attitude at all times to promote a healthy work environment and a healing patient environment.
• Respond promptly to patient call lights to ensure effective triage and completion of patient requests and medical needs.

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. The actual compensation offered to a candidate will be dependent on a variety of factors, including but not limited to the candidate’s experience, qualifications, location, training, licenses, shifts worked, and compensation model.

Carle Health offers a comprehensive benefits package for team members and providers. To learn more, visit careers.carlehealth.org/benefits.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and do not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, sex, age, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, status as a veteran, and basis of disability or any other federal, state or local protected class. Carle Health participates in E‑Verify and may provide the Social Security Administration and, if necessary, the Department of Homeland Security with information from each new employee’s Form I‑9 to confirm work authorization.

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