Patient Care Tech- Cardiac Post Procedural- Evening - Per Diem
About The Position
The Patient Care Technician works under the direction of a Registered Nurse or Licensed Practical Nurse and follows established procedures to perform patient care tasks that support patients’ care, comfort, and safety. The technician provides care 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 per-diem/resource role is on the Cardiac Post Procedural Care Unit at Glenbrook Hospital, with evening hours from 3:00 p.m. to 11:30 p.m. The technician interacts with patients and visitors, assists with activities of daily living and mobility, supports admissions, discharges, and transfers, performs and documents routine care activities and procedures under nursing direction, and helps maintain unit operations. The role may also include remaining with a patient to support safety. The work involves sustained periods of attention and manual dexterity, assessing patients and reading or recording charts, and communicating with patients and healthcare staff. The role may involve exposure to blood, body fluids, infectious materials, chemicals, and other hazards. The technician must be able to work under pressure and perform physical activities throughout the shift. Appropriate patient movement equipment must be used for non-emergency transfers; urgent situations may require assisting with lifting up to 50 pounds. N95 masks, PAPR, and other PPE may be required when applicable.
Requirements
- Eligible to work in the United States.
- Current BLS certification for the Healthcare Provider issued by the American Heart Association.
- Excellent interpersonal skills, including teamwork and the ability to prioritize and follow directions through to completion.
- 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; may need to assist with lifting up to 50 pounds in an urgent event.
- Wear an N95 mask/PAPR and other PPE when applicable.
- Ability to sit, stand, walk, bend, stoop, push, pull, and lift throughout the shift.
- Ability to meet the visual, auditory, manual dexterity, and attention demands of the role.
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 patient 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 skills and equipment.
- Provide basic care and assistance with activities of daily living, including bathing, grooming, oral care, eating, feeding, toileting, positioning, and bed making, under RN/LPN supervision.
- Follow policies and procedures related to patient and staff safety.
- 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 regularly update patients.
- Complete and document activities including ADLs, 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 the direction of a nurse; notify appropriate personnel of patient responses and questions.
- Collect non-sterile specimens, such as routine urinalysis and stool specimens.
- Perform point-of-care blood sugar testing under the direction of a nurse.
- Promote and maintain skin integrity by reporting patient problems to the appropriate team member.
- Remain with a patient as requested by an RN or LPN to help maintain patient safety.
- Support the nursing team through indirect care activities, including restocking equipment and linens and cleaning equipment.
- Perform unit support duties such as answering and relaying calls, filing and maintaining records, and retrieving or delivering supplies, specimens, instruments, and test results.
- Observe fire and safety procedures and patient experience standards.
Benefits
- Eligibility for the Annual Incentive Plan for eligible positions.
- Premium pay, such as shift, on-call, and holiday pay, for eligible positions.
- Incentive pay for select positions.
- Opportunity for annual performance-based increases.
- 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
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
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