Healthcare Tech - Progressive Care Unit

Role Overview The Health Care Technician (HCT) supports licensed nursing staff under a Registered Nurse's supervision. Their primary duties include assisting with personal care, hygiene, and daily activities of patients, facilitating communication with medical staff, visitors, and departments, and serving as a public relations liaison for the unit. Key Responsibilities Maintain unit supplies, stock nurse servers, clean equipment, and assemble charts.Collect and document patient data accurately and timely as directed by RN.Demonstrate competency in vital signs measurement, blood glucose monitoring, and intake/output recording.Assist with activities of daily living and prepare patients for transportation.Update communication tools, perform hourly rounding, and float within hospital units as needed.Provide sitter services and contribute to team efforts to enhance quality of care. Qualifications & Skills High School Diploma or GED; relevant medical military training or CNA coursework completed within past 24 months.Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) preferred, with at least one clinical semester or recent CNA experience.Basic Life Support (BLS) certification within 30 days.Competency in psychomotor skills such as vital signs, blood glucose testing, and intake/output measurement.