Patient Care Technician, Nights

City of Hope • Zion, IL

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About The Position

The Patient Care Technician (PCT) is a paraprofessional caregiver who works under the guidance and supervision of a registered nurse. The PCT is accountable for activities of daily living, certain tests and procedures, environmental duties, and other tasks appropriate to their competency level, providing care to the age groups defined in the scope of care. The position involves interaction with patients, families, personnel throughout the City of Hope system, and the community. The successful candidate demonstrates strong organizational, communication, and self-motivation skills; can work independently and as part of a team; exemplifies City of Hope’s mission, vision, and values; and follows Stem Cell Transplant and Cell Therapy Program policies and procedures. The schedule is 7 p.m. to 7 a.m., three days a week, every third weekend, and rotational holidays.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Listed in good standing on the Illinois Healthcare Worker Registry or be an EMT.
• Current CPR card.
• Computer skills, including experience with electronic health records and Outlook.
• Good verbal, written, and interpersonal skills to support customer relations and communicate with healthcare providers, employees, and the public.
• Ability to organize and be self-motivated.

Responsibilities

• Provide paraprofessional patient care under the guidance and supervision of a registered nurse.
• Assist with activities of daily living.
• Perform certain tests and procedures within the scope of competency.
• Complete environmental duties and other assigned tasks appropriate to competency level.
• Provide care to the age groups defined in the scope of care.
• Interact with patients, families, personnel throughout the City of Hope system, and the community.
• Act in accordance with City of Hope’s mission, vision, and values and follow Stem Cell Transplant and Cell Therapy Program policies and procedures.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: High school or GED