Patient Care Technician - Acute Rehab Unit - Days
About The Position
The Patient Care Technician works in the Acute Rehab Unit at Northwest Community Hospital in Arlington Heights, Illinois, under the supervision of a registered nurse or licensed practical nurse. This is a full-time position scheduled for 36 hours per week, consisting of three 12-hour day shifts from 7:00 a.m. to 7:30 p.m. Every other weekend and holidays are required. During the first week of employment, the employee must attend orientation Monday through Thursday, approximately 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. The technician assists patients with personal care, mobility, safety, and comfort; obtains and reports basic clinical measurements; performs assigned procedures; collects specimens; and documents basic care in the electronic medical record. The role also supports nursing and clerical staff with patient flow and unit operations, and may include Observation Assistant duties as needed.
Requirements
- High school education or equivalent level of knowledge required.
- Completion of an accredited CNA course and successful completion of the CNA certification exam, EMT or paramedics training course, 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 required.
Responsibilities
- Assist patients with bathing, grooming, oral care, eating, bedpan or urinal use, positioning, bed making, and responding to call lights under RN/LPN supervision.
- Assist patients with exercise and ambulation, use correct body mechanics during mobility assistance, and maintain patient safety and comfort under RN/LPN supervision.
- Obtain vital signs, check intake and output, perform accu-checks, and report abnormalities to the nurse.
- Perform assigned procedures such as EKGs, perineal care, emptying Foley bags, applying restraints, and backrubs.
- Collect urine, feces, sputum, and other 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 as directed.
- Answer unit phones and direct calls to appropriate parties.
- Perform Observation Assistant duties as needed.
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
High school or GED
