Patient Care Technician - Per Diem Level 1 - 4EN General Medical Unit - Nights
About The Position
The Patient Care Technician works on the General Medical Unit under the supervision of an RN/LPN, providing personal care and supporting patients’ safety, comfort, mobility, and basic clinical needs. The role also assists nursing and clerical staff with patient flow and unit operations, and may perform Observation Assistant duties as needed. This is a Per Diem Level 1 position in Arlington Heights, Illinois, working 7:00 p.m. to 7:30 a.m. every other weekend. The position requires at least 48 work hours every six weeks, including 24 weekend hours if needed. New hires must attend orientation Monday through Thursday, approximately 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., during the week they start. No travel is required.
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.
- Able to work at least 48 hours every six weeks; 24 of those hours must be weekend hours if needed.
- Able to attend Monday-through-Thursday orientation, approximately 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., during the week of starting.
- Every other weekend availability is required.
Responsibilities
- Assist patients with bathing, grooming, oral care, eating, toileting, positioning, bed making, and responding to call lights under RN/LPN supervision.
- Assist patients with exercise and ambulation, using proper body mechanics and maintaining patient safety and comfort.
- Obtain vital signs, check intake and output, and perform accu-checks; report abnormalities to the nurse.
- Perform directed procedures such as EKGs, perineal care, emptying Foley bags, applying restraints, and providing backrubs.
- Collect specimens, including 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 as directed.
- Answer unit phones and direct calls to the appropriate parties.
- Perform Observation Assistant duties as needed.
Benefits
- Premium pay, such as shift, on-call, and holiday pay, for eligible positions.
- Incentive pay for select positions.
- Opportunity for 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.
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What This Job Offers
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
