Patient Care Technician/ Unit Secretary - Medical Pulmonary Unit - Days

Endeavor Health•Arlington Heights, IL

1d•Onsite

About The Position

This is a full-time combination Unit Secretary and Patient Care Technician position on the Medical Pulmonary Unit in Arlington Heights, Illinois. The schedule is 7:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m., 40 hours per week, with every other weekend required. The employee must attend a Monday-through-Thursday orientation from approximately 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. during the week of starting. No travel is required. The role supports patient care and unit operations under the supervision of an RN or LPN. It includes documenting patient treatments and charges, coordinating care activities and communication, assisting patients with personal care and mobility, collecting and reporting clinical information, and performing assigned procedures. The employee also provides clerical support, including answering and directing unit phone calls, and may perform Observation Assistant duties as needed.

Requirements

High school education or equivalent level of knowledge.
Completion of an accredited CNA course and successful completion of the CNA certification exam, EMT or paramedic training, 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 personal care, including bathing, grooming, oral care, eating, use of a bedpan or urinal, positioning, responding to 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, such as EKGs, perineal care, emptying Foley bags, applying 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 for eligible positions.
Premium pay, such as shift, on-call, and holiday pay, based on the job and eligibility.
Incentive pay for select positions.
Potential annual increases based on performance.
Career pathways to promote professional growth and development.
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.