Patient Care Technician - Per Diem - Resource Team/ Float Pool - Days

Nevada System of Higher Education • Arlington Heights, IL

1d • $19 - $27 • Onsite

About The Position

Position Highlights: Position: Patient Care Technician - Resource Team / Float Pool – Days Location: Arlington Heights, IL Per Diem Level I- Must be able to work at least 48 hours every 6 weeks. 24 of those hours must be on a weekend day. Must be able to attend a Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday Orientation from about 8:00am-4:30pm on the week of starting. Hours: 7:00am -3:30 pm or 7:00am – 7:30pm Required Travel: No What you will do: Works on resource team, floating to different units across the hospital

Requirements

• The level of knowledge normally obtained through the completion of high school
• 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, 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 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

• Eligibility for our Annual Incentive Plan, which offers the potential to earn a certain percentage amount of your base salary based on organizational performance.
• Premium pay such as shift, on call, holiday and more based on an employee’s job
• Incentive pay for select positions
• Opportunity for annual increases based on performance
• Career Pathways to Promote Professional Growth and Development
• Free Parking
• Retirement Options with Company Match
• Community Involvement Opportunities

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED
• Number of Employees: 501-1,000 employees