Patient Care Technician-Emergency Department-Evening

Endeavor Health•Skokie, IL

1d•$20 - $29•Onsite

About The Position

The Patient Care Technician works in the Emergency Department at Skokie Hospital on a part-time evening schedule of 24 hours per week, from 11 a.m. to 11:30 p.m., with rotating weekends. The role involves supporting patient care in a clinical environment and requires sustained attention, manual dexterity, and the ability to work under pressure to meet patient care needs. The position may involve exposure to blood, body fluids, chemicals, and other potentially hazardous conditions. Appropriate personal protective equipment, including an N95 mask or PAPR when applicable, must be used. The work includes sitting, standing, walking, bending, stooping, pushing, pulling, and lifting throughout the shift. Patient movement equipment must be used for non-emergency lifting and transfers. During urgent events, the technician may need to assist with lifting up to 50 pounds. Endeavor Health describes opportunities for professional growth and development and emphasizes a culture of connection, belonging, learning, and excellence.

Requirements

Eligible to work in the United States.
Current BLS certification for the Healthcare Provider issued by the American Heart Association; if certification is not current or not held, it must be obtained within the introductory period, within 90 days of hire.
Excellent interpersonal skills, including teamwork, prioritization, and the ability to receive and follow through on directions.
Basic computer skills.
Ability to meet the role's physical and sensory demands, including sustained manual dexterity, adequate visual and auditory acuity, and sitting, standing, walking, bending, stooping, pushing, pulling, and lifting throughout the shift.
Ability to work under pressure and use appropriate patient movement equipment for non-emergency transfers.

Nice To Haves

Completion of an accredited certified nursing assistant (CNA) training course.
Completion of at least one nursing clinical rotation in medical or surgical nursing.

Responsibilities

Support patient care needs in the Emergency Department.
Use visual acuity to assess patients and read or record patient charts.
Communicate with patients, healthcare team members, and coworkers, including those wearing masks.
Work under pressure to meet patient care needs.
Use appropriate patient movement equipment for non-emergency patient lifting and transfers.
Assist with lifting up to 50 pounds during urgent events, as needed.
Wear an N95 mask/PAPR and other personal protective equipment when applicable.