Healthcare Tech (CNA) - Cardio-Pulmonary Med/Surg
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.
Qualifications
- Certifications: Basic Life Support (BLS) within 30 days - American Heart Association (AHA)
- Education: H.S. Diploma/GED
- Work Experience: At least one semester of nursing clinical 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)
Responsibilities
- 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
- Complete vital signs, including post procedure frequent vital signs
- Provide assistance with institutionalized needs including feeding and blood glucose as needed
- Complete hygiene care, assist patients to the bathroom
- Complete patient turns, IO collection, daily weights
- Answer call lights
About Us
At Carle Health, we're committed to fostering a workplace where every team member feels valued, respected and empowered, where passion and purpose come together to positively impact the lives of our patients and our communities. Our nearly 17,000 team members and providers work together to support patient care across central and southeastern Illinois. We've grown to include eight award-winning hospitals and a multispecialty provider group with more than 1,500 doctors and advanced practice providers. We're developing the next generation of providers and healthcare professionals through Carle Illinois College of Medicine, the world's first engineering-based medical school, and Methodist College. Carle BroMenn 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. We offer opportunities in several communities throughout central Illinois with potential for growth and life-long careers at Carle Health.
Pay
$17.89 per hour - $28.98 per hour
Benefits
Carle Health offers a comprehensive benefits package for team members and providers. To learn more visit careers.carlehealth.org/benefits.