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The Broadlawns Medical Center campus includes an acute care hospital, primary and specialty care clinics, urgent care and emergency services, lab, radiology, dentistry, inpatient and outpatient mental health, crisis team, and community-based behavioral support services. Broadlawns accepts all forms of insurance and its approach to healthcare and quality outcomes earned a Level 3 rating from the National Committee for Quality Assurance, the highest achievable status for a medical delivery model. We are a safety net hospital and our Patients are our North Star! With a dedicated staff of over 160 physicians and 1,600 employees, Broadlawns Medical Center ensures that our community has access to high quality healthcare that is coordinated, compassionate and cost-effective. We provide our employees a top-rated benefits package, supportive work culture, and more! The Healthcare Technician (HCT) reports to the Department Director and assists nurses in performing tasks related to basic patient care needs. HOURS Full-time reduced, 7P-7A

PERFORMANCE STANDARDS

Demonstrates service excellence, teamwork and communication practices that result in patient, family and staff satisfaction. Demonstrates the ability to meet the expectations of the department leader and annual performance standards expectations. Adheres to Corporate Compliance activities, nursing care standards, and the policies and procedures of the Medical Center and Nursing Services. Completes and maintains annual competency mandatory training requirements within the defined timeframes (i.e. safety, annual in-services, corporate compliance, confidentiality). Ability to remain calm, professional, and productive in a fast-paced environment. Attends unit meetings to meet individual departmental attendance expectations. Demonstrates flexibility regarding department assignments and schedules. Demonstrates competence in specified computer applications and ability to document effectively in the EMR system. Demonstrates appropriate decision-making skills within scope-of practice.

QUALIFICATIONS

High School Diploma or equivalent. Completion of Basic Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) course (75 hours minimum) or successful completion of a workplace-based or military training program that provides the education and training necessary to perform Health Care Technician duties in an acute care setting, as approved by the Chief Nursing Officer (CNO) or Associate Vice President (AVP) of Nursing. Ability to obtain and maintain Basic Life Support (BLS) certification throughout employment. Work Shift 7p-7a (United States of America) Benefits (FT/PT) Retirement - IPERS Education Assistance Employee Health & Wellness PTO Free Parking Health Insurance Supplemental Insurance 529 College Savings Plan And more! Broadlawns Medical Center is an Equal Opportunity Employer