Patient Care Technician - Neurology Unit - Days

Endeavor Health•Arlington Heights, IL

5d•Onsite

About The Position

The Patient Care Technician works on the Neurology Unit in Arlington Heights, Illinois, providing patient care and supporting the care team under the supervision of an RN or LPN. The role is full time at 36 hours per week, with a day schedule of 7:00 a.m. to 7:30 p.m. Every other weekend is required. The new hire must attend orientation Monday through Thursday, approximately 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., during the week of starting. No travel is required. The technician assists patients with personal care, mobility, safety, comfort, and routine care procedures; obtains and reports patient measurements and observations; documents care in the electronic medical record; and helps coordinate patient activities, services, and communication among care team members, physicians, patients, and families. The technician may also perform Observation Assistant duties as needed. The hourly pay range is $19.71 to $28.58. The rate offered depends on factors including the candidate’s expertise and years of experience. Endeavor Health describes itself as a fully integrated healthcare delivery system serving more than 4.2 million residents across six northeast Illinois counties, with more than 25,000 team members, more than 6,000 physicians, over 300 ambulatory locations, and eight acute care hospitals.

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 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 care team members, physicians, patients, and family members.
Assist patients with personal care, including bathing, grooming, oral care, eating, using 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 patient 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 needed.
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 appropriate parties.
Perform duties of an Observation Assistant as needed.

Benefits

Eligibility for the Annual Incentive Plan, offering 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 performance-based increases.
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.