HCT - CFH CCU

　　Department: Critical Care Unit CT7A - CFH

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　　Employment Type: Not Indicated

　　Job ID: 39204

　　Experience Required: None

　　Education Required: Not Indicated

　　Shift: Night

　　Location: Urbana, IL

　　Usual Schedule: 1830-0700

　　On Call Requirements: N/A

　　Work Location: Carle Foundation Hospital

　　Weekend Requirements: Varied

　　Holiday Requirements: E/O

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　　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 REQUIREMENTSH.S. Diploma/GED CERTIFICATION & LICENSURE REQUIREMENTSBasic Life Support (BLS). Attend and satisfactorily complete all required continuing education regarding the care of acute stroke patientsEXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTSCompletion 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 trainingADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS

　　Attend and satisfactorily complete all required continuing education regarding the care of acute stroke patients

　　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.

　　Works closely with nursing to ensure high quality care for the most critical adult and pediatric patients

　　Assists with communication - updating white boards and doing meaningful hourly rounding

　　Floats within the hospital to perform duties as needed

　　Can be utilized as a sitter for patients with that need

　　Assists in setting up any bedside procedure (bronch-trech, etc.)

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　　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.