Patient Care Technician - Cardiac Post Procedural Care Unit - Per Diem
About The Position
The Patient Care Technician (PCT), under the direction of a Registered Nurse (RN) or Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) and according to established procedures, performs patient care tasks and procedures necessary to provide for patients’ care, comfort, and safety. The PCT demonstrates the knowledge and skills necessary to provide age-appropriate care to patients on the assigned unit. The position is in the Cardiac Post Procedural Medical Telemetry unit at Glenbrook Hospital and is per diem, with evening hours listed as 3:00 p.m. to 11:30 p.m. The PCT supports patients, families, and the nursing team through direct care and unit-support activities. Duties include assisting with activities of daily living, mobility, patient procedures, admissions and transfers, and safety observation. The PCT also documents assigned care, reports patient concerns and responses to appropriate personnel, and follows hospital policies and safety procedures. Employees are expected to support Endeavor Health’s mission, vision, and values and deliver services with compassion.
Requirements
- Eligible to work in the United States.
- Current BLS certification for the Healthcare Provider issued by the American Heart Association is required.
- No experience is required.
- Excellent interpersonal skills, including teamwork, prioritization, and the ability to receive and follow through on directions.
- Demonstrate concern for and commitment to the welfare of patients and families.
- Basic computer skills.
- Use appropriate patient movement equipment for non-emergency patient lifting and transfers; in an urgent event, may need to assist with lifting up to 50 pounds.
- Wear an N95 mask/PAPR and other personal protective equipment when applicable.
- Ability to perform sustained manual dexterity tasks and maintain visual and auditory acuity needed to assess patients, read or record charts, and communicate with patients and coworkers.
- Ability to work under pressure to meet patient care needs.
Nice To Haves
- Completion of an accredited certified nursing assistant (CNA) training course.
- Completion of at least one nursing clinical rotation in medical or surgical nursing.
Responsibilities
- Interact with patients and visitors, answer call lights and phones, assist visitors, and perform purposeful hourly rounding on assigned patients.
- Assist patients with ambulation, transfers, lifting, and repositioning using safe patient handling equipment and skills.
- Provide basic care under RN/LPN supervision, including bathing, grooming, oral care, eating and feeding, bedpan or urinal use, positioning, and bed making.
- Follow policies and procedures related to patient and staff safety.
- Assist with room setup, welcome and orient new patients and families, and support patient discharge and transfers.
- Transport or escort patients safely to destinations and regularly update patients.
- Complete and document activities including activities of daily living, vital signs, weights, intake and output, and calorie counts according to policy and procedure.
- Explain and perform procedures such as urinary catheter removal, ECGs, wound care, and dressing changes under the direction of a nurse.
- Notify appropriate personnel of patient responses, problems, or questions; report skin integrity concerns to the appropriate team member.
- Collect non-sterile specimens, including routine urinalysis and stool specimens.
- Perform point-of-care blood sugar testing under the direction of a nurse.
- Remain with a patient as a care companion, sitter, or observer when requested by an RN or LPN to help maintain patient safety.
- Support the nursing team with indirect care activities, including restocking supplies and linens and cleaning equipment.
- Perform unit support duties such as answering and relaying calls, filing and maintaining records, and retrieving or delivering supplies, specimens, instruments, and test results.
- Attend in-depth orientation for patient care skill tasks and observe fire, safety, and patient experience procedures and standards.
Benefits
- Potential eligibility for the Annual Incentive Plan based on organizational performance, for eligible positions.
- Premium pay, such as shift, on-call, and holiday pay, for eligible positions.
- Incentive pay for select positions.
- Opportunity for annual performance-based increases.
- 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
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
