Patient Care Technician - AP4 Med/Surg/Tele - Days

Nevada System of Higher Education

106d • $18 - $27

About The Position

The Patient Care Technician position at Swedish Hospital in Chicago involves providing care to patients on the assigned nursing unit under the direction of a Clinical Nurse Manager. The role requires effective communication with patients, families, visitors, and healthcare team members, while adhering to standard and special precautions based on patient needs. Responsibilities include assisting with patient hygiene, meeting elimination needs, setting up patient rooms for new admissions, and assisting RNs with vital signs and patient care. The technician must maintain clinical competency, document vital signs accurately, and ensure patient privacy and confidentiality. The position requires working full-time hours during the day, with every other weekend and rotating holidays.

Requirements

• CNA certification or successful completion of an accredited nursing assistant training course.
• Minimum six months of previous patient care experience or completion of one nursing clinical rotation.
• American Heart Association CPR Certification.
• High school graduate or equivalent.
• Ability to interact effectively with others.
• Ability to uphold confidentiality standards.
• Effective communication skills (both written and verbal).
• Organizational and self-directed skills.

Responsibilities

• Provides care to patients on assigned nursing unit under the direction of a Clinical Nurse Manager.
• Communicates effectively with patients, families, visitors, and healthcare team members.
• Uses standard precautions and personal protective equipment as required.
• Assists with patient hygiene and elimination needs.
• Sets up patient rooms for new admissions.
• Assists RNs in admitting new patients and taking initial vital signs.
• Assists in providing nutritional needs for patients.
• Helps with ambulating and range of motion for patients.
• Documents vital signs and point of care blood glucose results in EMR.
• Cleans multi-use equipment between patient care.
• Performs rounding and repositioning of patients every two hours.
• Maintains clinical competency through annual testing.
• Performs 12-lead ECGs as directed by RNs.
• Organizes and stocks nursing unit with patient care supplies.
• Maintains patient privacy and confidentiality.
• Records output in Foley bags/colostomy bags as directed.
• Gathers required linen before patient bathing or cleaning.
• Assists nurses in admitting patients and transferring them to beds.
• Checks vital signs on all patients at the end of the shift if no PCT is scheduled for the next shift.
• Gives hand-off report to oncoming PCT before leaving.

Benefits

• Premium pay for eligible employees.
• Career Pathways to Promote Professional Growth and Development.
• Various Medical, Dental, Pet and Vision options.
• Tuition Reimbursement.
• Discounted parking at designated location.
• Wellness Program.
• Savings Plan.
• Health Savings Account Options.
• Retirement Options with Company Match.
• Paid Time Off and Holiday Pay.
• Community Involvement Opportunities.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED