Patient Care Technician - Medical Pulmonary Unit - Nights

Endeavor Health•Arlington Heights, IL

21h•Onsite

About The Position

The Patient Care Technician on the Medical Pulmonary Unit works nights and assists patients with personal care needs, vital signs, and basic procedures under the supervision of a RN/LPN. This role also involves documentation in the electronic medical record and assisting nursing staff with patient admissions, discharges, and transfers. The technician will also answer unit phones and may perform duties of an Observation Assistant.

Requirements

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 required
Current CPR certification from the American Heart Association

Responsibilities

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 patient; utilizes correct body mechanics while assisting with patient mobility; maintains physical safety and comfort of patient under 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 EKG’s, perineineal 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 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