Patient Care Tech, Emergency Department-Evening
About The Position
The Patient Care Tech works in the Emergency Department at Skokie Hospital on an evening shift, 11:00 a.m. to 11:30 p.m., with rotating weekends. This is a full-time position of 36 hours per week. The role involves sustained mental, visual, and auditory attention and manual dexterity. The technician must be able to assess patients, read and record charts, communicate with patients and healthcare colleagues, and work under pressure to meet patient-care needs. The position may involve exposure to blood, body fluids, infectious materials, chemicals, and other hazardous conditions. In clinical settings, the technician must use appropriate patient-movement equipment for non-emergency lifting and transfers; urgent situations may require assisting with lifts of up to 50 pounds. Required personal protective equipment may include an N95 mask or PAPR. The work involves sitting, standing, walking, bending, stooping, pushing, pulling, and lifting throughout the shift.
Requirements
- Eligible to work in the United States.
- Current BLS certification for the Healthcare Provider issued by the American Heart Association; if not current or not held, it must be obtained within 90 days of hire.
- Excellent interpersonal skills, including teamwork, ability to prioritize, and ability to receive and follow through on directions.
- Basic computer skills.
- Adequate visual acuity to assess patients and read or record patient charts.
- Adequate auditory acuity to converse with patients, healthcare team members, and coworkers wearing masks.
- Ability to perform the position's physical activities, including sitting, standing, walking, bending, stooping, pushing, pulling, and lifting throughout the shift.
Nice To Haves
- Completion of an accredited certified nursing assistant (CNA) training course.
- Completion of at least one nursing clinical rotation in medical or surgical nursing.
Responsibilities
- Support patient-care needs in the Emergency Department and work under pressure.
- Assess patients and read or record patient charts, using adequate visual acuity.
- Communicate with patients, healthcare team members, and coworkers, including those wearing masks.
- Use appropriate patient-movement equipment for non-emergency patient lifting and transfers.
- Assist with lifting up to 50 pounds in urgent events, when needed.
- Wear an N95 mask or PAPR and other personal protective equipment when applicable.
Benefits
- Career pathways to promote professional growth and development.
- Various medical, dental, pet, and vision options.
- Tuition reimbursement.
- Free parking.
- Wellness Program Savings Plan.
- Health Savings Account options.
- Retirement options with company match.
- Paid time off and holiday pay.
- Community involvement opportunities.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
