Patient Care Technician - Float

Loretto Hospital • Chicago, IL

12h • Onsite

About The Position

Under the supervision of a Registered Nurse, the Patient Care Technician participates in the delivery of care to patients across multiple units within the hospital. The Patient Care Technician promotes good public relations and professional attitude when dealing with co-workers, patients, visitors, and physicians. This role requires flexibility, adaptability, and strong clinical skills to support nursing staff and ensure safe, compassionate care in a variety of patient care settings.

Requirements

• High School Diploma or GED required
• CNA, EMT-B, EMT-P, or PCT Certification required
• 6 months or more experience with multidisciplinary patient care
• Current BLS certification
• Phlebotomy Certification required

Nice To Haves

• ACLS required within 90 days of hire
• CPI and Team Restraints within 30 days of hire

Responsibilities

• Provides courteous service to our patients, visitors, staff, physicians, and other internal/external customers.
• Promptly responds to the needs of the patients.
• Demonstrates the ability to manage patients of all ages or patients with special needs.
• Transport patients, lab specimens, etc. as assigned.
• 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
• Follows established emergency, infection control and/or universal precautions and procedure as required.
• 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.

Benefits

• Along with a competitive salary, Loretto Hospital offers a comprehensive, competitive benefits package including health, dental, vision, retirement savings plans, and paid time off.
• Loretto Hospital is a vibrant community of professionals dedicated to administering excellent patient care. Whether you are pursuing a career in allied health, support services, clinical or nursing support, or professional administration, Loretto Hospital is a tremendous place to grow as a health care professional.
• As a not-for-profit, community-focused hospital, Loretto Hospital is truly a place where patients come first. We are seeking team members who not only support our mission, but who are customer service-driven and who desire to enhance the patient experience.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED
• Number of Employees: 101-250 employees