Patient Care Technician - Flex

Loretto Hospital•Chicago, IL

8d•Onsite

About The Position

Loretto Hospital is a safety-net hospital that serves more than 33,000 patients each year from Chicago’s Austin and surrounding communities. Established in 1923 as a not-for-profit community-focused healthcare provider, Loretto offers its community a unique patient-centered healthcare delivery system that promotes general wellness and education. The hospital staff are committed to providing the best possible medical care in a holistic, safe and comfortable resident environment. By empowering patients with knowledge and resources, Loretto Hospital strives to cultivate a culture of proactive medical management within the community, with the goal of increasing the quality of life for patients and community residents. We are looking for a dedicated Patient Care Tech to join our team. Under the supervision of a Registered Nurse, the Patient Care Technician participates in the delivery of care to patients in the Medical/Surgical Telemetry, and Critical Care Unit. The Patient Care Technician promotes good public relations and professional attitude when dealing with co-workers, patients, visitors, and physicians. The Patient Care Technician also provides patient care and performs job functions and responsibilities in compliance with hospital policies, protocols, and job description.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED required
CNA, EMT-B, EMT-P or PCT Certification required
6 months or more experience in Medical, Surgical, Telemetry, and Critical Care related fields
Current CPR certification
Ability to communicate effectively with patients and healthcare team members
Strong attention to detail and ability to multitask

Responsibilities

Provides courteous service to our patients, visitors, staff, physicians, and other internal/external customers.
Accepts or responds to change in a manner that promotes and supports departmental/hospital goals and objectives.
Responds to the needs of the department by accepting additional assignments and or assisting others to ensure the continuity of services.
Maintains the desk as needed which includes order entry, charges, ordering supplies, and telephone etiquette
Transport patients, lab specimens and other as assigned.
Follows established emergency, infection control and or universal precautions procedure as required.
Promptly responds to the needs of the patients.
Demonstrates the ability to manage patients of all ages or patients with special need.
Understands and adheres to Loretto Hospital’s compliance standards as they appear in the Compliance Policy, Code of Conduct and Conflict of Interest Policy.
Keeps abreast of all pertinent federal, state and Hospital regulations, laws, and policies as they presently exist and as they change or are modified.