Patient Care Technician - Acute Rehab Unit - Days

Endeavor Health • Arlington Heights, IL

5d • Onsite

About The Position

The Patient Care Technician - Acute Rehab Unit - Days position is located in Arlington Heights, IL. This is a Per Diem role requiring a minimum of 48 hours every 6 weeks, with 24 of those hours needing to be on weekend time if required. The role involves assisting patients with personal care needs, monitoring vital signs, performing basic procedures, collecting specimens, documenting care in an electronic medical record, and assisting nursing and clerical staff with patient management. The technician will also answer unit phones and may perform duties of an Observation Assistant. Orientation will be held Monday-Thursday from approximately 8:00 am to 4:30 pm during the starting week.

Requirements

• 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

Nice To Haves

• The level of knowledge normally obtained through the completion of high school

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

• Premium pay such as shift, on call, holiday and more based on an employee’s job (For eligible positions)
• 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

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: High school or GED