Patient Care Technician - 3ES Med Surgical - Days

Endeavor Health • Arlington Heights, IL

6d • Onsite

About The Position

The Patient Care Technician (PCT) on the 3ES Medical Surgical Unit will play a crucial role in patient care, working 36 hours per week. The position requires attendance at a Monday-Thursday orientation and involves shifts from 7:00 am to 7:30 pm, including every other weekend. The PCT will support the care team by managing patient treatments and charges, coordinating patient activities, and facilitating communication between care teams, physicians, patients, and families. This role is integral to providing quality care within a large, integrated healthcare system serving over 4.2 million residents across six Illinois counties.

Requirements

• Completion of high school or equivalent.
• 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.
• Current CPR certification from the American Heart Association.

Responsibilities

• Enters specific patient treatments and charges to facilitate management of the patient healthcare record.
• Assists the care team in coordinating patient activities and services.
• Assists in coordinating communication and resources between the care team, physicians, patients, and family members.
• 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 patients; utilizes correct body mechanics while assisting with patient mobility; maintains physical safety and comfort of patients under the 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 EKGs, 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 the 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.

Benefits

• Premium pay such as shift, on call, holiday and more based on an employee’s job (For eligible positions)
• Incentive pay for select positions
• Opportunity for annual increases based on performance
• Career Pathways to Promote Professional Growth and Development
• Various 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

What This Job Offers

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