Health Care Tech/ CNA- Card-Pulm M/S

Department: Cardio-Pulmonary CT8 - CFH

Entity: Champaign-Urbana Service Area

Job Category: Patient Care

Employment Type: Part - Time

Job ID: 43152

Experience Required: None

Education Required: HS Diploma/GED

Shift: Night

Location: Urbana, IL

Usual Schedule: 2, 12hr shifts/wk, 630p-7a

On Call Requirements: as needed

Work Location: Carle Foundation Hospital

Secondary Job Category: Patient Care

Weekend Requirements: as needed

Holiday Requirements: as needed

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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 REQUIREMENTS H.S. Diploma/GED CERTIFICATION LICENSURE REQUIREMENTS Basic Life Support (BLS). Attend and satisfactorily complete all required continuing education regarding the care of acute stroke patients 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 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.

Complete vital signs, including post procedure frequent vital signs

Provide assistance with institutionalized needs including feeding and blood glucose as needed

Complete hygiene care, assist patients to the bathroom

Complete patient turns, IO collection, daily weights

Answer call lights

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