Healthcare Tech- Cardio-Pulm M/S

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 (Required) 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 activities of daily living. Prepares patients for transportation and/or transport. Completes vital signs, including post procedure frequent vital signs. Provides assistance with institutionalized needs including feeding and blood glucose as needed. Completes hygiene care, assist patients to the bathroom. Completes patient turns, IO collection, daily weights. Answers call lights. 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 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, status as a veteran, and basis of disability or any other 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. For more information: View email address on click.appcast.io. #J-18808-Ljbffr