Healthcare Technician- Diagnostic Services Short Stay Unit

Healthcare Technician- Diagnostic Services Short Stay Unit

Hiring Department: Diagnostic Services - Short Stay

Hiring Unit: University of Illinois Hospital & Health Sciences System (UI Health)

Location: Chicago, IL USA

Requisition ID: 1026046

Posting Close Date: 7/16/2024

Position Number: CF2919

About the University of Illinois Hospital & Health Sciences System (UI Health)

The University of Illinois Hospital & Health Sciences System (UI Health) provides comprehensive care, education, and research to the people of Illinois and beyond. A part of the University of Illinois at Chicago (UIC), UI Health comprises a clinical enterprise that includes a 495-bed tertiary care hospital, 22 outpatient clinics, and 13 Mile Square Health Center facilities, which are Federally Qualified Health Centers. It also includes the seven UIC health science colleges: the College of Applied Health Sciences; the College of Dentistry; the School of Public Health; the Jane Addams College of Social Work; and the Colleges of Medicine, Pharmacy, and Nursing, including regional campuses in Peoria, Quad Cities, Rockford, Springfield, and Urbana. UI Health is dedicated to the pursuit of health equity.

This is a full-time and benefits eligible position. UI Health offers competitive salaries commensurate with experience. In addition all full time benefits eligible positions include a comprehensive benefits package which include; Health, Dental, Vision, Life, Disability & AD&D insurance, a defined benefit pension plan as well as paid leave which includes; Vacation, Holiday and Sick. In addition we offer tuition waivers for employees and dependents. Click for a complete list of Employee Benefits

UI Health is seeking a full time Healthcare Technician to join our Diagnostic Services, Short Stay team. This role will work under the direct supervision of a Registered Nurse (RN), the Healthcare Technician delivers patient care utilizing the Relationship-Based Care model as a framework. The Healthcare Technician provides care and takes initiative to improve patient outcomes by supporting Shared Leadership, Evidence Based Practice, Relationship Based Care, and standards of nursing excellence in clinical practice. Through therapeutic relationships with patients, families, self and colleagues, the Healthcare Technician functions as an interdisciplinary team member who provides patient care and fulfills unit and organizational goals.

Duties & Responsibilities:

• Assists with patient admission, transfer or discharge as assigned and supports the patient by performing activities of daily living, safely operating patient care equipment, promoting skin integrity and safety measures.

• Documents patient information in EHR (such as vital signs, nursing care provided, intake and output).

• Acts as a patient / family advocate by providing comfort, assistance and information and provides feedback to RN or LPN on patient care and condition as directed.

• Demonstrates a commitment to UI Health values through teamwork and effective communication in an effort to achieve quality outcomes, patient safety, customer satisfaction and a clean, safe and therapeutic environment.

• Participates in organizational, departmental, and shared leadership activities; supports department and unit goals in daily behavior.

• Identifies recurring clinical practice and/or related unit problems and participates in problem solving and resolution.

• Collaborates with other staff to identify, promote, and provide positive learning experiences for staff and students.

• Takes responsibility for continued professional growth/development by identification of learning needs and initiates strategies to meet such needs.

• Other duties as assigned.

• Perform other related duties and participate in special projects as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications Required:

• High school graduation or equivalent.

• Any one or any combination totaling six (6 months) from the following categories:

• Six (6 months) of work experience in direct patient care in a healthcare setting or equivalent.

• College course work in a related field as measured by the following conversion table or its proportional equivalent.

• 30 semester hours equals six (6 months)

• Current/Valid American Heart Association BLS CPR Certification

To Apply: For fullest consideration click on the Apply Now button, please fully complete all sections of the online application including adding your full work history with specific details of your duties & responsibilities for each position held. Fully complete the education, licensure, certification and language sections. You may upload a resume, cover letter, certifications, licensures, transcripts and diplomas within the application.

Please note that once you have submitted your application you will not be able to make any changes. In order to revise your application you must withdraw and reapply. You will not be able to reapply after the posting close date. Please ensure the application is fully completed and all supporting documents have been uploaded before the posting close date. Illinois Residency is required within 180 days of employment

The University of Illinois System is an equal opportunity employer, including but not limited to disability and/or veteran status, and complies with all applicable state and federal employment mandates. Please visit Required Employment Notices and Posters to view our non-discrimination statement and find additional information about required background checks, sexual harassment/misconduct disclosures, and employment eligibility review through E-Verify.

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