Patient Care Technician-Cardiac/Stroke-Nights
About The Position
The Patient Care Technician works under the supervision of a Registered Nurse to deliver patient care on the Cardiac/Stroke unit at Evanston Hospital. The position assists with patient-specific care plans and supports the functioning of the patient care unit while contributing to safety outcomes and a high-quality patient experience. The role is full time at 36 hours per week, with hours Monday through Friday from 11:00 p.m. to 7:30 a.m. and rotating weekends. Required travel is not indicated. The hourly pay range is $19.71 to $28.58; the rate offered depends on factors including expertise and years of experience. Endeavor Health describes itself as a fully integrated healthcare delivery system serving more than 4.2 million residents across six northeast Illinois counties. Its more than 25,000 team members and 6,000 physicians provide care through more than 300 ambulatory locations and eight acute care hospitals. The organization emphasizes career development, connection and belonging, and safe, seamless, personal care.
Requirements
- Eligible to work in the United States.
- Current BLS certification for Healthcare Provider issued by the American Heart Association is required.
Nice To Haves
- Completion of an accredited certified nursing assistant (C.N.A.) training course is preferred.
- Completion of at least one nursing clinical rotation in medical or surgical care is preferred.
- One year of customer service experience and/or prior nursing assistant experience is preferred.
Responsibilities
- Work under the supervision of a Registered Nurse to deliver patient care.
- Assist with vital signs, including manual blood pressure; 12-lead EKGs; bladder ultrasound; Foley catheter and IV adapter removal; sterile specimen collection; bathing; bed care; ambulation; turning; hourly rounding; blood glucose checks; feeding; admitting patients to rooms; and preparing patients for discharge.
- Perform other duties delegated by the Registered Nurse.
- Assist with implementation of patient-specific care plans.
- Participate in activities essential to the functioning of the patient care unit.
- Contribute positively to safety outcomes and promote a high-quality patient experience.
Benefits
- Premium pay, such as shift, on-call, and holiday pay, for eligible positions.
- 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 plan 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
No Education Listed
