Patient Care Technician - Per Diem Level 1 - 4EN General Medical Unit - Nights

Endeavor Health•Arlington Heights, IL

2d•Onsite

About The Position

Endeavor Health is hiring a per diem Patient Care Technician for the General Medical Unit in Arlington Heights, Illinois. The position works nights, from 7:00 p.m. to 7:30 a.m. Per diem employees must work at least 48 hours every six weeks, including 24 weekend hours if needed, and are required to work every other weekend. New hires must attend orientation Monday through Thursday, approximately 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., during their starting week. No travel is required. Under the supervision of an RN or LPN, the Patient Care Technician supports patients with personal care, mobility, safety, comfort, and basic clinical care. The technician documents care in the electronic medical record and supports nursing and clerical staff with patient care and unit operations. The role may also include Observation Assistant duties as needed.

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 paramedics training course, 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.

Responsibilities

Assist patients with bathing, grooming, oral care, eating, bedpan or urinal use, positioning, bed making, and responding to call lights under RN/LPN supervision.
Help patients exercise and ambulate, use correct body mechanics during mobility assistance, and maintain patient safety and comfort under RN/LPN supervision.
Obtain vital signs, check intake and output, perform accu-checks, and report abnormalities to the nurse.
Perform procedures as directed by an RN or LPN, including EKGs, perineal care, emptying Foley bags, applying restraints, and backrubs.
Collect specimens such as 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 to ensure safety, as directed.
Answer unit phones and direct calls to the appropriate parties.
Perform duties of an Observation Assistant 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.
Health savings account options.
Retirement options with company match.
Paid time off and holiday pay.
Community involvement opportunities.