PATIENT CARE TECH

Sinai Chicago•Chicago, IL

About The Position

The Patient Care Technician (PCT) performs a variety of functions in a clinical setting, including direct patient care, phlebotomy, and EKGs. Working under the direction of a registered nurse, the PCT collaborates with the care team to provide appropriate and safe patient care. The PCT uses the hospital information system to order diagnostic tests and therapies and to obtain patient information and test results, and supports the hospital’s Mission, Vision, and Values. The role includes following attendance expectations and hospital and department policies, maintaining patient confidentiality, adapting to floating and changing assignments, communicating effectively with patients, families, physicians, and coworkers, and appropriately managing supplies and equipment. Under RN supervision, the PCT assists with delegated aspects of patient assessment, planning, implementation, and evaluation for patients across the specified age groups.

Requirements

High school graduate.
Current CPR certification, or obtain CPR certification within three months of hire.
Certified Nurse Assistant.
Phlebotomy training or certificate.
Compliant with PPD requirements.
Knowledge normally acquired through completion of a basic nurse assistant, phlebotomy, and EKG program.
Ability to perform multiple tasks simultaneously with limited direct supervision in a fast-paced work environment.
Continual attention to detail, task prioritization, and problem-solving skills.
Ability to interact and communicate effectively with team members and patients.
Good command of the English language.

Nice To Haves

EKG training and/or certificate.

Responsibilities

Follow attendance standards and expectations.
Adhere to hospital and department policies and procedures, including infection control, restraints, and safety requirements.
Maintain patient confidentiality and privacy when handling medical records and patient information.
Adapt to floating to other units when required and to changing patient assignments as patient volume and acuity fluctuate.
Communicate effectively with patients, families or significant others, physicians, and coworkers, using phone and paging systems as needed.
Use computer systems to access patient-related data, enter orders, and work with hospital systems.
Manage supplies and equipment appropriately, ensuring adequate availability and good working order.
Acquire and charge for supplies from Central Service.
Under RN supervision, assist with delegated aspects of patient assessment, planning, implementation, and evaluation consistent with patients’ ages and developmental levels.
Provide direct patient care and perform phlebotomy and EKGs.
Use the hospital information system to order diagnostic tests and therapies and obtain patient information and test results.