Health Care Tech/CNA- Oncology

　　Department: Oncology R6 - CFH

　　Entity: Champaign-Urbana Service Area

　　Job Category: Patient Care

　　Employment Type: Part - Time

　　Job ID: 39554

　　Experience Required: None

　　Education Required: HS Diploma/GED

　　Shift: Night

　　Location: Urbana, IL

　　Usual Schedule: 19-0730

　　On Call Requirements: None

　　Work Location: Carle Foundation Hospital

　　Weekend Requirements: 5 weekend shifts/schedule

　　Holiday Requirements: Every other holiday

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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.

　　Perform delegated tasks such as: obtaining vital signs, glucose monitoring, hygiene care, ambulation, repositioning patients, sending lab samples.

　　Perform purposeful hourly rounding on assigned patients while marking initials on white board upon exiting patient room.

　　Provide emotional support to patients and family members

　　Document patient care delivery per unit expectations/pass chart audit with no more than 2 deficits

　　Assist with bone marrow aspirations as needed with physicians.

　　Complete delegated tasks in a timely manner and report any abnormal findings to the RN as soon as possible.

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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.