Patient Care Technician-PCT
About The Position
The Patient Care Technician works on the 37-bed Cardiac Telemetry Unit (3SE), which provides 24-hour care to cardiac patients with conditions including coronary artery disease, congestive heart failure, chest pain, post-myocardial infarction, arrhythmias, and cardiomyopathy. The unit is generally fast-paced and offers experience making quick, sound decisions for patients. The role performs direct patient care procedures, assists with patient testing and treatment, supports physicians and professional staff with equipment and supplies, and helps patients ambulate using assistive devices. The technician documents care and communicates effectively to meet patient and family needs and regulatory requirements, maintains confidentiality, and uses time and resources effectively to promote quality and cost outcomes. Loyola Medicine is part of Trinity Health and is a nationally ranked academic, quaternary care system based in Chicago’s western suburbs. Its three-hospital system includes Loyola University Medical Center, Gottlieb Memorial Hospital, and MacNeal Hospital.
Requirements
- Valid IDPH CNA Certification.
- CPR/BLS certification from the American Heart Association.
- High school diploma or GED.
Responsibilities
- Perform a variety of direct patient care procedures.
- Assist with completion of patient testing and treatment procedures.
- Assist physicians and professional staff with equipment, supplies, and setup.
- Assist patients with ambulation using assistive devices.
- Complete required documentation and communicate effectively to meet patient and family needs and regulatory requirements.
- Maintain strict confidentiality of patient, employee, and department information to protect patient rights.
- Use time and resources effectively to promote quality and cost outcomes.
Benefits
- Tuition reimbursement for full- and part-time colleagues beginning on the first day of employment.
- Benefits beginning on day one, including medical, dental, vision, PTO, life insurance, and short- and long-term disability.
- Retirement savings account with employer match.
- Generous paid time off program and seven paid holidays.
- Employee referral incentive program.
- State-of-the-art equipment, unlimited CEUs, and a supportive team approach.
- DailyPay: work today and get paid today.
- Competitive shift differentials.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Education Level
High school or GED
