at Carle in Urbana, Illinois, United States
Job Description
HCT – CFH OB Inpt NOC
+ Department: OB Services NT11 – CFH
+ Entity: Champaign-Urbana Service Area
+ Job Category: Patient Care
+ Employment Type: Full – Time
+ Job ID: 43820
+ Experience Required: None
+ Education Required: HS Diploma/GED
+ Shift: Night
+ Location: Urbana, IL
+ Usual Schedule: 3, 12 hr shifts
+ On Call Requirements: None
+ Work Location: Carle Foundation Hospital
+ Secondary Job Category: Patient Care
+ Weekend Requirements: 5 out of 12 shifts
+ Holiday Requirements: Rotating
Email a Friend Save Save Apply Now Position Summary: 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: EDUCATIONAL REQUIREMENTS H.S. Diploma/GED CERTIFICATION & LICENSURE REQUIREMENTS Basic Life Support (BLS). Attend and satisfactorily complete all required continuing education. EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS Completion of CNA coursework w/in past 24 months, OR Successful 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. ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS+ Attend and satisfactorily complete all required continuing education.
Essential Functions:+ 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.
+ Performs vital signs on adult patients
+ Completes routine newborn screening exams (Hearing screen, newborn screen, CCHD)
+ Types and files birth certificates
+ Schedules follow up appointments
+ Participates in hourly patient rounds
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.
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