Patient Care Technician Weekender - Critical Care - Nights

Endeavor Health•Arlington Heights, IL

2d•Onsite

About The Position

This is a full-time, 36 hours/week position for a Patient Care Technician Weekender in Critical Care, working nights from 6pm-6:30am every weekend plus one weeknight shift. The role involves assisting patients with personal care needs, monitoring vital signs, performing basic procedures, collecting specimens, documenting care, and assisting nursing staff with patient management. The position is located in Arlington Heights, IL and does not require travel.

Requirements

The level of knowledge normally obtained through the completion of 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.