Patient Care Technician Apprentice - Elmhurst Hospital

Nevada System of Higher Education

11d•$17 - $24•Onsite

About The Position

Patient Care Tech - Apprenticeship Program Position Highlights: Position: Patient Care Tech Apprentice Location: Elmhurst Hospital Full Time: Training is 4 weeks; 40 hours/week, after training PCT’s are 12 hour shifts 7am-7pm OR 7pm-7am / 3 shifts per week including rotating weekends and rotating holidays Hours: Day Shift for first 4 weeks then Day and Night Shifts Available Required Travel: Yes, first 4 weeks of training may be at multiple locations (Naperville/Elmhurst/Warrenville) What you will do: Patient Care Techs are an integral part of the medical team and provide care to patients in a fast-paced, team-orientated environment. Under the direction of a Registered Nurse (RN) and, according to established procedures, performs patient care tasks and patient care procedures necessary to provide for the care, comfort and safety of patients. You’re invited to apply to a Patient Care Technician (PCT) Apprenticeship program offered by Edward and Elmhurst Hospitals. This is a full-time, paid ($17.00/hour), and benefited position that entails classroom and training within the 40-hour work week. All tuition, training materials, and exam costs are covered. The PCT Apprenticeship program is a partnership between Edward and Elmhurst Hospitals and Valparaiso University that consists of a 4-week on-site certified nursing assistant program onsite at our Warrenville Corporate Center and hospital campuses. Participants will be paid during the entire training period. Upon completion of the course and passing the Certified Nursing Assistant exam, participants will be promoted to a PCT role (with a higher salary) at either Edward Hospital or Elmhurst Hospital. Endeavor Health is a fully integrated healthcare delivery system committed to providing access to quality, vibrant, community-connected care, serving an area of more than 4.2 million residents across six northeast Illinois counties. Our more than 25,000 team members and more than 6,000 physicians aim to deliver transformative patient experiences and expert care close to home across more than 300 ambulatory locations and eight acute care hospitals – Edward (Naperville), Elmhurst, Evanston, Glenbrook (Glenview), Highland Park, Northwest Community (Arlington Heights) Skokie and Swedish (Chicago) – all recognized as Magnet hospitals for nursing excellence. For more information, visit www.endeavorhealth.org. When you work for Endeavor Health, you will be part of an organization that encourages its employees to achieve career goals and maximize their professional potential. Please explore our website (www.endeavorhealth.org) to better understand how Endeavor Health delivers on its mission to “help everyone in our communities be their best”. Endeavor Health is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodation to individuals with disabilities. Please refer to the main career page for more information. At Endeavor Health, we are united by a shared commitment to working together to create a culture of connection and belonging—each of us bringing different skills and experiences as we deliver safe, seamless, and personal care. Every person, every time. We are committed to fostering an environment where all team members can be their best, learn, and pursue excellence together. EOE: Race/Color/Sex/Sexual Orientation/ Gender Identity/Religion/National Origin/Disability/Vets, VEVRRA Federal Contractor. Welcome to Endeavor Health Careers At Endeavor Health, we believe every role plays an important part in advancing our mission to help everyone in our communities be their best. Whether you’re just beginning your career journey or are a seasoned professional, you’ll find opportunities here to learn, grow, and thrive. Your Career is our Endeavor. Current Endeavor Health employees: Please do not apply through this site. To be considered, log into Workday and apply using an internal application via the Jobs Hub. For step-by-step instructions, visit ServiceNow and search for the article “Access and View Internal Job Postings.”

Requirements

Complete the 4-week training program (2 weeks classroom instruction, 2 weeks hybrid (classroom/hands-on)
Commit to working an 8-hour day shift the first 4 weeks (minimum) of the program.
Regular and on-time attendance for all classes and working shifts is required.
Completion of the Certified Nursing Assistant exam within 2 weeks of completion of the training program.
If offered, accept a full-time PCT position at Edward or Elmhurst– day and night shifts available.

Responsibilities

Patient Care Techs are an integral part of the medical team and provide care to patients in a fast-paced, team-orientated environment.
Under the direction of a Registered Nurse (RN) and, according to established procedures, performs patient care tasks and patient care procedures necessary to provide for the care, comfort and safety of patients.