Patient Care Technician - Cardiac Renal Unit - Nights
About The Position
The Patient Care Technician works on the Cardiac Renal Unit under the supervision of an RN or LPN, assisting patients with personal care, mobility, safety, and comfort. The role includes taking and documenting vital signs and other measurements, carrying out procedures as directed, collecting specimens, and recording basic care in the electronic medical record. The technician also supports nursing and clerical staff with patient transitions and unit operations, and may perform Observation Assistant duties as needed. This is a full-time position in Arlington Heights, Illinois, scheduled for 36 hours per week. The listed schedule is 7:00 a.m.–7:30 p.m., including every other weekend. The role requires attendance at a Monday-through-Thursday orientation, approximately 8:00 a.m.–4:30 p.m., during the week of starting. Travel is not required.
Requirements
- Knowledge normally obtained through completion of high school.
- Completion of an accredited CNA course and successful completion of the CNA certification exam, or completion of an 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.
Responsibilities
- Assist patients with bathing, grooming, oral care, eating, use of a bedpan or urinal, positioning, responding to call lights, and bed making 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 input and output, perform accu-checks, and report abnormalities to the nurse.
- Perform procedures as directed by an RN/LPN, including 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 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 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
