Patient Care Technician - Cardiac Renal Unit - Nights
About The Position
The Patient Care Technician works on the Cardiac Renal Unit in Arlington Heights, Illinois, providing basic patient care under the supervision of an RN or LPN. The position is full time at 36 hours per week, with hours listed as 7:00 a.m.–7:30 p.m. and every other weekend. No travel is required. The employee must attend Monday-through-Thursday orientation, approximately 8:00 a.m.–4:30 p.m., during the week they start. The technician assists with patients’ personal care, mobility, safety, comfort, and routine monitoring. The role also involves carrying out directed procedures, collecting specimens, documenting care in the electronic medical record, and supporting nursing and clerical staff with patient flow and unit operations. Observation Assistant duties may be performed 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 paramedic training, or current enrollment in an accredited nursing program with completion of at least one major clinical medical or surgical rotation.
- Current CPR certification from the American Heart Association.
Responsibilities
- Assist patients with bathing, grooming, oral care, eating, bedpan or urinal use, positioning, answering call lights, and bed making under RN/LPN supervision.
- Assist patients with exercise and ambulation, use correct body mechanics when supporting mobility, and maintain patient safety and comfort under RN/LPN supervision.
- Obtain vital signs, check input and output, perform accu-checks, and report abnormalities to the nurse.
- Perform procedures as directed by an RN/LPN, including EKGs, perineal care, emptying Foley bags, applying restraints, and backrubs.
- Collect urine, feces, and sputum specimens 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 and eligibility.
- 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.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
