Healthcare Technician

Carle Health

Healthcare Tech supporting nurses with inpatient care, safety, mobility, hygiene, nutrition, and unit maintenance at Carle Health Methodist Hospital. Serving patients across central Illinois communities.

Posted 8/12/2026full-timePeoria • Illinois • 🇺🇸 United StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $18 - $29 per hourWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates proficiency in patient care assistance, including hygiene, nutrition, and vital sign monitoring, while maintaining a safe and organized environment. Capable of effective communication with patients and healthcare staff, ensuring quality care and adherence to safety protocols.

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Patient Care AssistanceVital Signs MonitoringBasic Life Support (BLS) CertificationCrisis Prevention Institute (CPI) TrainingPatient Handling Techniques

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Hard Skills

Patient MeasurementsIntermittent Urinary CatheterizationClean Dressing ChangesHygiene AssistanceNutrition AssistanceElimination AssistanceMobility AssistanceSafety Equipment UsageOrganizational SkillsDocumentation

Soft Skills

Responsive CommunicationTeamworkRespectful InteractionWarmth and ConcernPrioritization

Tools & Technologies

Protective EquipmentGait BeltsRestraintsSlide BoardsLift Equipment

Certifications & Qualifications

Basic Life Support (BLS)Crisis Prevention Institute (CPI) Training

Industry Keywords

Patient CareInfection ControlQuality AssurancePatient SatisfactionUnit Maintenance

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Assist Registered Nurses and Licensed Practical Nurses with delegated patient care and unit maintenance activities
Provide patient hygiene, nutritional, elimination, skin care, comfort, and activity support
Perform patient measurements including intake/output, vital signs, blood pressure, weights, drains, and abdominal girth
Perform additional trained and certified skills such as intermittent urinary catheterization and clean dressing changes
Assist with patient admission, transfer, and discharge processes
Make patient rounds at least every two hours and respond promptly to call lights
Report pertinent patient information to the assigned nurse and complete documentation before leaving the shift
Maintain clean, organized, safe, and adequately stocked patient rooms and unit areas
Perform unit maintenance duties, errands, equipment setup, supply management, and cleaning tasks
Assist with patient lifting, transfers, moving, and handling using appropriate safety equipment
Promote patient, family, staff, and environmental safety and report unsafe equipment or situations
Contribute to department goals, quality assurance, infection control, patient satisfaction, and teamwork
Attend educational offerings and support staffing needs across shifts
Demonstrate warmth, concern, respect, privacy, and responsive communication with patients, families, and hospital personnel

Requirements

What you’ll need

High school diploma/GED required
Basic Life Support (BLS) certification from the American Heart Association within 30 days
Crisis Prevention Institute (CPI) training within 3 months
Ability to perform delegated patient care procedures under nurse direction
Ability to provide hygiene, nutrition, elimination, skin care, comfort, mobility, and activity assistance
Ability to perform patient measurements, vital signs, intake/output, and other assessments
Ability to assist with admissions, transfers, discharges, lifting, transfers, and patient handling
Ability to maintain a clean, organized, stocked, and safe patient environment
Ability to use protective equipment, hand hygiene, body mechanics, gait belts, restraints, slide boards, and lift equipment appropriately
Ability to respond promptly to alarms, call lights, urgent requests, and patient needs
Ability to organize and prioritize work and accept delegated duties from registered and licensed practical nurses
Ability to communicate pertinent patient information to nurses and interact respectfully with patients, families, and hospital personnel
Ability to attend educational offerings and maintain current patient-care knowledge

Benefits

Comp & perks

Comprehensive benefits package for team members and providers
Educational offerings to validate skills and maintain current knowledge
Opportunities for growth and life-long careers
Equal Opportunity Employer