Patient Care Technician Telemetry

Ascension•Chicago, IL

2d•$19 - $23•Onsite

About The Position

This role involves providing basic clinical and non-clinical patient care activities under appropriate supervision. The Patient Care Technician will assist with patient mobility, positioning, personal hygiene, and activities of daily living (ADLs). Responsibilities also include observing and reporting changes in patients’ physical, mental, or emotional status, documenting care as required, and maintaining a clean, safe patient environment, including patient rooms and medical equipment.

Requirements

BLS Provider obtained within 1 Month (30 days) of hire date or job transfer date required. American Heart Association or American Red Cross accepted.
Emergency Medical Tech credentialed from the Illinois Board Of Division of Emergency Medical Services and Highway Safety obtained prior to hire date or job transfer date required. Intermediate or Advanced also acceptable.
Practical/Vocational Nurse credentialed from the Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation obtained prior to hire date or job transfer date required.
Nurse Aide credentialed from the Illinois Department of Public Health obtained prior to hire date or job transfer date required. Nursing student who has completed on semester of medical surgical nursing is also acceptable.
High School diploma equivalency OR 1 year of applicable cumulative job specific experience required.
Required professional licensure/certification can be used in lieu of education or experience, if applicable.

Responsibilities

Provide basic clinical and non‑clinical patient care activities under appropriate supervision.
Assist with patient mobility, positioning, personal hygiene, and activities of daily living (ADLs).
Observe and report changes in patients’ physical, mental, or emotional status; document care as required.
Maintain a clean, safe patient environment, including patient rooms and medical equipment.