Healthcare Tech- Digestive Health Institute

About the role

The Health Care Technician (HCT) supports the licensed nursing staff by performing activities related to the personal care and hygiene needs of an assigned patient group. They facilitate communication with various departments, visitors, patients, medical staff, and employees. Serving as a public relations liaison, they work 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: 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

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.
• Escorts patients to prep/recovery room
• Obtains and documents vital signs
• Aids the RN, provides care to patients that is within their scope as directed by the RN
• Endoscope reprocessing
• Escorts patients to car in wheelchair after discharge
• Completes daily tasks of the unit- making beds, organizing department, stocking supplies
• Completes discharge follow-up calls

About Us

At Carle Health, we foster a workplace where every team member feels valued, respected, and empowered. Passion and purpose unite to positively impact the lives of our patients and communities. With nearly 17,000 team members and providers, we support patient care across central and southeastern Illinois. We've grown to include eight award-winning hospitals and a multispecialty provider group with over 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.

Compensation and Benefits

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 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.