Patient Care Technician - Acute Rehab Unit - Days
About The Position
The Patient Care Technician works in the Acute Rehab Unit in Arlington Heights, Illinois, on a full-time day schedule of 36 hours per week. The position works from 7:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m. and requires every-other-weekend availability. 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. Under the supervision of an RN or LPN, the Patient Care Technician assists patients with personal care, mobility, safety, and comfort; obtains and reports basic clinical measurements; performs assigned procedures; collects specimens; and documents basic patient care in the electronic medical record. The role also supports nursing and clerical staff with patient flow, observation, and unit phone coverage. Endeavor Health describes itself as a fully integrated healthcare delivery system serving more than 4.2 million residents across six northeast Illinois counties. It has more than 25,000 team members, more than 6,000 physicians, over 300 ambulatory locations, and eight acute care hospitals. The organization says it encourages employees to pursue career goals and professional growth and is committed to a culture of connection, belonging, learning, and excellence. Reasonable accommodations are available to individuals with disabilities.
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 medical or surgical clinical rotation completed.
- Current CPR certification from the American Heart Association.
- Ability to attend orientation Monday through Thursday, approximately 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., during the week of starting.
- Availability to work 7:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m. and every other weekend.
Responsibilities
- Assist patients with bathing, grooming, oral care, eating, bedpan or urinal use, positioning, 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 vital signs, input and output checks, and accu-checks; report abnormalities to the nurse.
- Perform assigned procedures as directed by an RN/LPN, such as EKGs, perineal care, emptying Foley bags, applying restraints, and backrubs.
- Collect urine, feces, sputum, and other specimens 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 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 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.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
