Patient Care Technician-Oncology-Nights

Nevada System of Higher Education • Evanston, IL

2d • Onsite

About The Position

The Patient Care Technician in Oncology, working the night shift, will deliver patient care under the supervision of a Registered Nurse (RN). This role involves assisting with various patient care tasks, implementing patient-specific care plans, and contributing to the overall functioning and positive patient experience of the care unit. Endeavor Health is a large, integrated healthcare system committed to providing quality, community-connected care across six northeast Illinois counties, with a strong focus on diversity, equity, and inclusion.

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

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: Associate degree