HCT - CFH Ortho IP

　　Department: Ortho NT4 - CFH

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　　Employment Type: Not Indicated

　　Job ID: 38713

　　Experience Required: None

　　Education Required: Not Indicated

　　Shift: Night

　　Location: Urbana, IL

　　Usual Schedule: 3 12 hour shifts 6:30pm-7am

　　On Call Requirements: none

　　Work Location: Carle Foundation Hospital

　　Weekend Requirements: rotating

　　Holiday Requirements: rotation

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　　Position Summary:

　　Under the direction of a Registered Nurse (RN), the Healthcare Tech (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 public relations liaison for the unit. Works under the direct supervision of the nursing manager.

　　Qualifications:

　　EDUCATIONAL REQUIREMENTSH.S. Diploma/GED CERTIFICATION & LICENSURE REQUIREMENTSCompletion of CNA coursework within past 24 months OR Worked as a CNA within past 24 months OR Completion of 1st semester of RN education program within past 24 months OR Documented military training within past 24 months AND Basic Life Support (BLS). Continuing education requirements for this position will include one (1) hour of content that is assigned by the organization to comply with DNV Hip and Knee Replacement Certification requirements. This content will only apply to those directly assigned to the total joint replacement patients. This requirement is subject to change pending updates to DNV Hip and Knee Replacement Certification standards.ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS

　　Completion of CNA coursework within past 24 months OR Worked as a CNA within past 24 months OR Completion of 1st semester of RN education program within past 24 months OR Documented military training within past 24 months

　　Continuing education requirements for this position will include one (1) hour of content that is assigned by the organization to comply with DNV Hip and Knee Replacement Certification requirements. This content will only apply to those directly assigned to the total joint replacement patients. This requirement is subject to change pending updates to DNV Hip and Knee Replacement Certification standards.

　　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.

　　If applicable, completes annual education as assigned to comply with DNV Hip and Knee Replacement Program requirements.

　　Obtaining and documenting vital signs, intake/output and blood glucoses for monitoring

　　Bathing patients with both bath wipes and CHG cloths

　　Proper body mechanics for transfers and ambulating ortho patients using walkers, lift machines, crutches, canes and/or platform walkers

　　Continuous passive motion machine operation for total knee replacement patients

　　Hourly rounding on patients and assist with activities of daily living

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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.