Healthcare Tech- Surgical Nursing Unit
Company: Carle Health
Location: Normal
Posted on: March 6, 2026
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Job Description:
Overview 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 Certifications: Basic Life Support (BLS) within 30
days - American Heart Association (AHA)American Heart Association
(AHA)American Heart Association (AHA), Education: H.S. Diploma/GED
(Required), Work Experience: Worked as CNA within past 24 months;
Successful completion of Carle's HCT In Training Program; Relevant
medical military training; Completion of CNA coursework within past
24 months; Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA); At least one semester
of nursing clinical experience Responsibilities 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. Completes HCT Safety Checklist at
the beginning of each shift Receives delegated responsibilities
from RN each shift and maintains close communication during shift
regarding completion of tasks/responsibilities Completes and
documents basic patient care independently: including but not
limited to baths, vital signs, accuchecks and meal trays Maintains
patient safety as the highest priority level: ensuring safety
measure compliance such as fall precautions, pressure ulcer
prevention, isolation precautions and patient ambulation safety
Assist the team in facilitating a high volume of patient admissions
and discharges in relation to the Observation patient population
Keeps a diligent focus on prompt answering of patient call lights
to ensure effective triage and meeting of patient needs Maintains a
positive attitude at all times on unit that promotes a healthy work
environment and a healing patient environment About Us Find it
here. Discover the job, the career, the purpose you were meant for.
At Carle Health, we're committed to fostering a workplace where
every team member feels valued, respected and empowered, where
passion and purpose come together to positively impact the lives of
our patients and our communities. Find it all at Carle Health. Our
nearly 17,000 team members and providers work together to support
patient care across central and southeastern Illinois. We’ve grown
to include eight, award-winning hospitals and a multispecialty
provider group with more than 1,500 doctors and advanced practice
providers. We’re developing the next generation of providers and
healthcare professionals through Carle Illinois College of
Medicine, the world’s first engineering-based medical school, and
Methodist College. Carle BroMenn Medical Center, Carle Foundation
Hospital, Carle Health Methodist Hospital, Carle Health Proctor
Hospital, Carle Health Pekin Hospital, and Carle Hoopeston Regional
Health Center hold Magnet® designations, the nation’s highest honor
for nursing care. We offer opportunities in several communities
throughout central Illinois with potential for growth and life-long
careers at Carle Health. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and
do not discriminate against any employee or applicant for
employment because of race, color, sex, age, national origin,
religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, status as a veteran,
and basis of disability or any other federal, state or local
protected class. Carle Health participates in E-Verify and may
provide the Social Security Administration and, if necessary, the
Department of Homeland Security with information from each new
employee's Form I-9 to confirm work authorization. | For more
information: human.resources@carle.com. Compensation and Benefits
The compensation range for this position is $17.89per hour -
$28.98per hour. This represents a good faith minimum and maximum
range for the role at the time of posting by Carle Health. The
actual compensation offered a candidate will be dependent on a
variety of factors including, but not limited to, the candidate’s
experience, qualifications, location, training, licenses, shifts
worked and compensation model. Carle Health offers a comprehensive
benefits package for team members and providers. To learn more
visit careers.carlehealth.org/benefits.
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