Patient Care Technician - Acute Rehab Unit - Days
About The Position
The Patient Care Technician works in the Acute Rehab Unit in Arlington Heights, Illinois, under the supervision of an RN or LPN. This is a full-time position averaging 36 hours per week, with scheduled hours of 7:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m. and every-other-weekend work required. The position requires attendance at a Monday-through-Thursday orientation during the week of starting, approximately 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. No travel is required. The technician provides basic patient care, supports mobility and safety, obtains and reports patient measurements, performs delegated procedures, collects specimens, documents care in the electronic medical record, and assists nursing and clerical staff with patient and unit needs. The technician may also perform Observation Assistant duties 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, or EMT/paramedic training, or current enrollment in an accredited nursing program with at least one major clinical medical or surgical rotation completed.
- Current CPR certification from the American Heart Association.
Responsibilities
- Assist patients with personal care, including bathing, grooming, oral care, eating, use of a bedpan or urinal, positioning, responding to call lights, and bed making, under RN/LPN supervision.
- Assist with patient exercise and ambulation, use correct body mechanics during mobility assistance, 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, such as 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
