at Carle in Urbana, Illinois, United States
Job Description
HCT/Unit Asst – CVICU/Step
+ Department: CVICU/Stepdown CT6A – CFH
+ Entity: Champaign-Urbana Service Area
+ Job Category: Patient Care
+ Employment Type: Full – Time
+ Job ID: 43888
+ Experience Required: None
+ Education Required: HS Diploma/GED
+ Shift: Day
+ Location: Urbana, IL
+ Usual Schedule: 0700-1530
+ On Call Requirements: None
+ Work Location: Carle Foundation Hospital
+ Secondary Job Category: Patient Care
+ Weekend Requirements: None
+ Holiday Requirements: None
Email a Friend Save Save Apply Now Position Summary: The Unit Assistant/Healthcare Technician (HCT) provides clerical support to nursing units. Facilitates communication with other departments, visitors, patients, medical staff and employees. Serves as a public relations liaison for the unit. Performs functions of a Healthcare Technician as needed. Qualifications: EDUCATIONAL REQUIREMENTS High School Diploma/Equivalent. Attend and satisfactorily complete all required continuing education regarding the care of acute stroke patients. CERTIFICATION & LICENSURE REQUIREMENTS Basic Life Support (BLS) EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS Completion of CNA coursework w/in past 24 months, OR Successfull completion of Carle’s HCT In Training Program, OR Worked as a CNA w/in past 24 months, OR Successful completion of at least one semester of nursing clinical experiences, OR Documented relevant medical military training. Essential Functions:+ Performs all essential job functions of Healthcare Technician (HCT).
+ Provides routine clerical and customer service support to unit staff. Greets all guests to the unit and assists them with their needs.
+ Serves as a liaison between nursing staff, other departments, physicians, and patients/families by answering unit phone and appropriately disseminating information.
+ Works with other department to provide basic equipment maintenance and serves as a resource to staff for use and troubleshooting of office equipment.
+ Transcribes physician orders accurately and in a timely manner. Schedules appointments, consults, diagnostic tests and examinations for patients on nursing unit. Initiates, compiles and maintains patient charts.
+ Orders all unit based supplies
+ Answers incoming calls to the unit
+ Acts as a sitter when needed
+ Assists with welcoming new patients and family to the unit
+ Managers a balance with UA/HCT duties
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: human.resources@carle.com.Effective September 20, 2021, the COVID 19 vaccine is required for all new Carle Health team members. Requests for medical or religious exemption will be permitted.