Patient Care Technician - Post Surgical Unit - Nights

Endeavor Health • Arlington Heights, IL

5d • Onsite

About The Position

The Patient Care Technician will assist patients with personal care needs, including bathing, grooming, oral care, eating, and using the bedpan or urinal. They will also be responsible for positioning patients, responding to call lights, and making beds, all under the supervision of an RN/LPN. Additionally, the technician will assist with patient exercises and ambulation, ensuring correct body mechanics and maintaining patient safety and comfort. Key tasks include obtaining vital signs, monitoring input and output, performing accu-checks, and reporting any abnormalities to the nurse. The role may also involve performing procedures such as EKGs, perineal care, emptying Foley bags, applying restraints, and giving backrubs, as directed by the RN/LPN. Specimen collection (urine, feces, sputum) and delivery, as well as documenting basic patient care in the electronic medical record, are also part of the responsibilities. The technician will support nursing and clerical staff with patient admissions, discharges, transfers, ambulation, transportation, and observation to ensure safety. Answering unit phones and directing calls appropriately is also expected. The role may require performing duties of an Observation Assistant as needed.

Requirements

• Completion of the level of knowledge normally obtained through high school.
• Completion of an accredited CNA course and the successful completion of the CNA certification exam, EMT or paramedics training course, or current enrollment in an accredited nursing program with the completion of at least one major clinical medical or surgical rotation required.
• Current CPR certification from the American Heart Association.

Responsibilities

• Assists patients with personal care needs including bathing, grooming, oral care, eating, use of bedpan or urinal, positioning, answering and responding to patient call lights, bed making, etc. under the supervision of a RN/LPN.
• Assists with exercising and ambulating patient; utilizes correct body mechanics while assisting with patient mobility; maintains physical safety and comfort of patient under supervision of a RN/LPN.
• Obtains patient vital signs, input and output checks, and accu-checks, and reports abnormalities to the nurse.
• As directed by RN/LPN performs procedures such as EKG’s, perineal care, emptying of foley bags, application of restraints, backrubs, etc.
• Collects specimens such as urine, feces, sputum, and delivers as necessary.
• Documents basic patient care into electronic medical record.
• Assists nursing and clerical staff with admitting, discharging, transferring, ambulating, transporting, and observing patients to ensure safety as directed.
• Adequately answers unit phones and can effectively direct phone calls to the appropriate parties.
• May perform duties of an Observation Assistant as needed.

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: Part-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED