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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:
Minimum Requirements Identify items that are minimally required to perform the essential functions of this position. | Preferred or Specialized Not required to perform the essential functions of the position. | |
Education: | High School Diploma/GED | Certificate of completion from an accredited Nurse Aide training program. |
Experience: | 1-3 years of experience in nursing assisting preferred. | |
License(s)/Certification(s): | CPR certification within 30 days of hire date. | Successful completion of the Illinois Department of Public Health (IDPH) approved Nursing Assistant competency examination to achieve CNA certification. |
Knowledge/Skills/Abilities: | Writes, reads, comprehends and speaks fluent English. Basic computer knowledge using word processing, spreadsheet, email, and web browser. | |
Other: | Use of usual and customary equipment used to perform essential functions of the position. Required to drive your own vehicle for business purposes. |
Essential Functions:
Performs Patient Care Activities as delegated by the Nurse utilizing applicable policies and procedures to ensure patient needs and expectations are met.
Uses time, supplies, and other resources productively to promote responsive and cost effective care for our patients. Performs unit maintenance duties/errands to ensure a clean, neatly organized, efficiently operating unit
Assumes personal responsibility for patient, environmental and personal safety score:
Through teamwork and effective communication, contributes toward a department environment that promotes customer and employee satisfaction score:
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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.