Patient Care Tech - Full Time

Humboldt Park Health•Chicago, IL

2d•$22 - $26

About The Position

The Patient Care Tech assists nurses and physicians in delivering patient care and coordinates care with other departments. This multi-skilled role is an integral member of the primary patient care team and performs clinical procedures—both core and specific to the unit or practice environment—to meet patients’ physical and emotional care needs. The position is full-time, and flexibility may be required based on patient-care and operational needs.

Requirements

CNA certification with Phlebotomy certification, or Patient Care Tech certification.
Maintain any required professional license or certification throughout employment and comply with applicable renewal and reporting requirements.

Nice To Haves

1+ years of relevant experience preferred.

Responsibilities

Assist with patient care based on individual needs and within the scope of practice, under the direct supervision of a Registered Nurse.
Perform delegated aspects of age-appropriate patient care, including taking vital signs, phlebotomy, respiratory therapy, and ECG under the direction of the RN.
Perform technical and medical procedures not governed by licensure.
Maintain an organized emergency department workflow through accurate documentation, orderly filing, and ensuring appropriate departments receive paperwork needed for patient care.
Move patients, supplies, and equipment safely and promptly as directed.
Provide quality patient care and proactively deliver excellent service to patients.
Communicate effectively with healthcare workers, physicians, patients, and patients’ families or friends.
Perform phlebotomy after appropriate verification of skill competency.
Support department flow by answering telephones, paging physicians, and contacting other departments as needed.
Stock supplies in the department and patient-care rooms.

Benefits

Medical, dental, and vision coverage for eligible employees.
Employer-paid life and AD&D insurance.
Flexible Spending Account (FSA) options.
403(b) retirement plan with employer match, subject to eligibility requirements.
Paid Time Off (PTO), which may increase with years of service.
Employee discount at the Humboldt Park Health Wellness Center.
Education reimbursement, subject to eligibility requirements.
Employee wellness programs.
Additional voluntary benefits.
Opportunities for additional shifts, where applicable.