Healthcare Tech- Surgical Nursing Unit

Overview

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. Facilitates communication with other departments, visitors, patients, medical staff and employees. Serves as a public relations liaison for the unit. Works under the direct supervision of the nursing manager.

• Assists with maintenance of unit supplies, including stocking nurse servers, cleaning instruments and equipment, ordering supplies, and making up charts.
• Collects data on assigned patients as directed by Registered Nurse (RN) and ensures accurate documentation.
• Demonstrates competency in selected psychomotor skills as outlined in the skills checklist, including measurement of vital signs, blood glucose monitoring, and measuring and recording intake and output.
• Performs or assists patients with activities of daily living.
• Prepares patients for transportation and/or transport.
• Completes HCT Safety Checklist at the beginning of each shift.
• Receives delegated responsibilities from RN each shift and maintains close communication regarding completion of tasks.
• Completes and documents basic patient care independently, including baths, vital signs, accuchecks and meal trays.
• Maintains patient safety as highest priority, ensuring compliance with fall precautions, pressure ulcer prevention, isolation precautions and patient ambulation safety.
• Assists the team in facilitating a high volume of patient admissions and discharges relative to the observation patient population.
• Promptly answers patient call lights to ensure effective triage and meeting patient needs.
• Maintains a positive attitude at all times on unit, promoting a healthy work environment and healing patient environment.

• Certifications:
  
  Basic Life Support (BLS) within 30 days, American Heart Association (AHA).
• Education:
  
  H.S. Diploma/GED (Required).
• Work Experience:
  
  Worked as CNA within past 24 months;
  Successful completion of Carle's HCT In Training Program;
  Relevant medical military training;
  Completion of CNA coursework within past 24 months;
  Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA);
  At least one semester of nursing clinical experience.

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 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, veteran status, and any 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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