Patient Care Technician - 3ES Medical Surgical Unit - Nights

Endeavor Health • Arlington Heights, IL

27d • Onsite

About The Position

The Patient Care Technician supports patients on a medical-surgical unit under the supervision of an RN or LPN. The role involves helping with personal care, mobility, safety, comfort, routine measurements, and other directed procedures, as well as documenting care and supporting unit operations. The position is full-time at 36 hours per week, based in Arlington Heights, Illinois, with night hours from 7:00 p.m. to 7:30 a.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.

Endeavor Health is an integrated healthcare delivery system serving communities across northeast Illinois. The organization describes a commitment to quality, community-connected care, professional growth, and a culture of connection and belonging.

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.
• Must attend the stated Monday-through-Thursday orientation during the week of starting.
• Must work every other weekend.

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, use proper body mechanics during mobility assistance, and maintain patient safety and comfort under RN/LPN supervision.
• Obtain vital signs, monitor intake and output, perform 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 providing backrubs.
• Collect specimens, including 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 Observation Assistant duties as needed.

Benefits

• Premium pay, such as shift, on-call, and holiday pay, based on the employee’s job.
• 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 and health savings account options.
• Retirement options with company match.
• Paid time off and holiday pay.
• Community involvement opportunities.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED