Healthcare Tech- Observation T6

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.

Certifications:

Basic Life Support (BLS) within 30 days - American Heart Association (AHA)
American Heart Association (AHA)
American Heart Association (AHA),

Education:

H.S. Diploma/GED (Required),

Work Experience:

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;
Worked as CNA within past 24 months

Assists with the maintenance of unit supplies to ensure the smooth function of the unit, 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 the activities of daily living. Prepares patients for transportation and/or transport.

Get report with delegated duties from nurse at beginning of each shift Round on assigned patients on the odd hour doing purposeful rounding. Marking initials on white board upon exiting patient room Attend 5 out of 6 scheduled staff meetings per year Document patient care delivery per unit expectations/pass chart audit with no more than 2 deficits Assist with activities of daily living with assigned patients.

This includes but is not limited to hygiene care, toileting, ambulating as appropriate. Accurate I/O which includes documentation of meals, oral intake, and urine/BM output, and lines, drains as appropriate

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