Patient Care Technician-Cardiac/Stroke-Evenings/Nights
About The Position
The Patient Care Technician-Cardiac/Stroke role is a part-time position (24 hr/wk) located at Evanston Hospital. This role involves working under the supervision of a Registered Nurse (RN) to deliver direct patient care. Responsibilities include assisting with vital signs, EKGs, bladder ultrasounds, Foley catheter and IV adapter removal, sterile specimen collection, patient hygiene, bed making, ambulation, turning, hourly rounding, blood glucose monitoring, feeding, admitting patients, preparing patients for discharge, and other duties delegated by the RN. The technician will also assist in implementing patient-specific care plans and participate in unit functioning activities. A key aspect of this role is positively contributing to safety outcomes and promoting a high-quality patient experience.
Requirements
- Eligible to work in the U.S.
- Completion of an accredited certified nursing assistant (C.N.A.) training course preferred, or completion of at least one nursing clinical rotation in medical or surgical preferred
- Current BLS certification for Healthcare Provider issued by either American Heart Association required
- 1 year of customer service preferred and/or prior nursing assistant experience preferred
Nice To Haves
- Completion of an accredited certified nursing assistant (C.N.A.) training course
- Completion of at least one nursing clinical rotation in medical or surgical
- 1 year of customer service experience
- Prior nursing assistant experience
Responsibilities
- Work under the supervision of a RN to deliver patient care
- Assist with Vital Signs (includes manual blood pressure), 12-Lead EKG, Bladder Ultrasound, Foley catheter and IV adapter removal, sterile specimen collection, bathing, beds, ambulating, turning, hourly rounding, blood glucose, feeding, admitting patients to room, preparing patients for discharge and any other duties delegated by the Registered Nurse
- Assist with the implementation of a patient specific care plan
- Participate in other activities which are essential to the functioning of the patient care unit
- Positively contributing to safety outcomes and promoting high quality patient experience
Benefits
- Premium pay such as shift, on call, holiday and more based on an employee’s job (For eligible positions)
- Incentive pay for select positions
- Opportunity for annual increases based on performance
- 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
Part-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
Associate degree
