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

Endeavor Health•Arlington Heights, IL

2d•Onsite

About The Position

This role is a combination role of Patient Care Technician and Unit Secretary. May be used in both roles depending on unit needs. It involves entering specific patient treatments and charges to facilitate the management of the patient healthcare record, assisting the care team in coordinating patient activities and services, and coordinating communication and resources between the care team, physicians, patients, and family members. The role also includes assisting patients with personal care needs, assisting with exercising and ambulating patients, obtaining patient vital signs, and performing procedures such as EKGs and specimen collection under the supervision of an RN/LPN. Additionally, the role involves documenting basic patient care into the electronic medical record, assisting nursing and clerical staff with patient management, and answering unit phones. The Patient Care Technician/Unit Secretary may also perform duties of an Observation Assistant as needed.

Requirements

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

Enters specific patient Treatments, charges to facilitate management of the patient healthcare record
Assists the care team in coordinating patient activities and services
Assists in coordinating communication and resources between care team, physicians, patients and family members.
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, perineineal 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

Eligibility for our Annual Incentive Plan, which offers the potential to earn a certain percentage amount of your base salary based on organizational performance.
Premium pay such as shift, on call, holiday and more based on an employee’s job
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