Patient Care Technician - Medical Stroke Telemetry - Nights

Endeavor Health•Glenview, IL

8d•$20 - $29•Onsite

About The Position

The Patient Care Technician (PCT), under the direction of a Registered Nurse (RN) or Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) and according to established procedures, performs patient care tasks and procedures to support the care, comfort, and safety of patients. The PCT demonstrates knowledge and skills appropriate to the ages of patients served on the assigned unit and supports Endeavor Health’s mission, vision, and values by delivering compassionate service. This part-time position is based at Glenbrook Hospital on the Medical Stroke Telemetry unit. The schedule is nights, 11:00 p.m. to 7:30 a.m., for 24 hours, with rotating weekends. The role includes direct patient care and indirect unit support activities, under nursing supervision.

Requirements

Eligible to work in the United States.
Current BLS certification for the Healthcare Provider issued by the American Heart Association.
No prior work experience is required.
Excellent interpersonal skills, including teamwork, prioritization, and the ability to receive and follow through on directions.
Demonstrated concern for and commitment to the welfare of patients and families.
Basic computer skills.
Attend in-depth orientation regarding patient care skill tasks.
Use appropriate patient movement equipment for non-emergency patient lifting and transfers; in an urgent event, may need to assist with lifting up to 50 pounds.
Wear an N95 mask/PAPR and other personal protective equipment when applicable.

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

Interact with patients and visitors, answer call lights and phones, assist visitors, and perform purposeful hourly rounding on assigned patients.
Assist with patient ambulation, transfers, lifting, and repositioning using safe patient-handling equipment and practices.
Provide basic care and assistance with activities of daily living, including bathing, grooming, oral care, eating and feeding, bedpan or urinal use, positioning, and bed making, under RN/LPN supervision.
Assist with room setup, welcome and orient new patients and families, and support patient discharges and transfers.
Transport or escort patients safely to their destinations and keep patients updated.
Complete and document activities including activities of daily living, vital signs, weights, intake and output, and calorie counts according to policy and procedure.
Explain and perform procedures such as urinary catheter removal, ECGs, wound care, and dressing changes under a nurse’s direction; notify appropriate personnel about patient responses or questions.
Collect non-sterile specimens, including routine urinalysis and stool specimens.
Perform point-of-care blood sugar testing under the direction of a nurse and report skin-integrity problems to the appropriate team member.
Remain with patients as a care companion, sitter, or observer when requested by an RN or LPN to help maintain patient safety.
Support the nursing team through indirect care activities such as restocking equipment and linens and cleaning equipment.
Perform unit support duties, including answering and relaying telephone calls; filing and maintaining records; and retrieving or delivering supplies, specimens, instruments, and test results.
Follow policies and procedures related to patient and staff safety and observe fire, safety, and patient experience standards.