Patient Care Technician/ Unit Secretary - Medical Pulmonary Unit - Days
About The Position
The Patient Care Technician/Unit Secretary is a full-time, 40-hour-per-week combination role on the Medical Pulmonary Unit in Arlington Heights, Illinois. The position works days, from 7:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m., and every other weekend. New employees must attend orientation Monday through Thursday, approximately 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., during their starting week. No travel is required. The role supports patient care and unit operations under the supervision of an RN or LPN. Responsibilities include assisting patients with personal care and mobility, collecting and documenting clinical information, performing directed procedures, coordinating patient activities and communication, maintaining patient safety, and handling unit phone calls and clerical duties.
Requirements
- Knowledge normally obtained through completion of high school.
- Completion of an accredited CNA course and successful completion of the CNA certification exam, EMT or paramedics training course, or current enrollment in an accredited nursing program with at least one major clinical medical or surgical rotation completed.
- Current CPR certification from the American Heart Association.
Responsibilities
- Enter specific patient treatments and charges to support management of the patient healthcare record.
- Assist the care team in coordinating patient activities and services.
- Coordinate communication and resources among the care team, physicians, patients, and family members.
- Assist patients with bathing, grooming, oral care, eating, bedpan or urinal use, positioning, call lights, and bed making under RN/LPN supervision.
- Assist with patient exercise and ambulation, use correct body mechanics during mobility assistance, and maintain patient safety and comfort under RN/LPN supervision.
- Obtain vital signs, input and output checks, and accu-checks, and report abnormalities to the nurse.
- Perform procedures as directed by an RN/LPN, including EKGs, perineal care, emptying Foley bags, application of restraints, and backrubs.
- Collect specimens such as urine, feces, and sputum, and deliver them as necessary.
- Document basic patient care in the electronic medical record.
- Assist nursing and clerical staff with admitting, discharging, transferring, ambulating, transporting, and observing patients to ensure safety as directed.
- Answer unit phones and direct calls to the appropriate parties.
- Perform Observation Assistant duties as needed.
Benefits
- Eligibility for the Annual Incentive Plan, which offers the potential to earn a percentage of base salary based on organizational performance, for eligible positions.
- Premium pay such as shift, on-call, and holiday pay, based on the employee's job and eligibility.
- Incentive pay for select positions.
- Opportunity for annual increases based on performance.
- Career pathways to promote professional growth and development.
- Medical, dental, pet, and vision plan 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.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
