Patient Care Technician- Per Diem Level 1 - Acute Rehab Unit - Nights

Endeavor Health•Arlington Heights, IL

1d•Onsite

About The Position

This is a Per Diem Level 1 Patient Care Technician position in the Acute Rehab Unit, working nights. The role involves assisting patients with personal care needs, monitoring vital signs, performing basic procedures under the supervision of an RN/LPN, and documenting care in the electronic medical record. The position requires flexibility in working hours, including weekends, and attendance at a mandatory orientation. Endeavor Health is a large, integrated healthcare system committed to providing quality care and fostering professional growth for its employees.

Requirements

Completion of high school or equivalent.
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.
Must be able to work at least 48 hours every 6 weeks.
24 of those hours must be on weekend time if needed.
Must be able to attend a Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday Orientation from about 8:00am-4:30pm on the week of starting.

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
Various 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