Patient Care Technician - Day Shift

Loretto Hospital•Chicago, IL

76d•Onsite

About The Position

Loretto Hospital is seeking a dedicated Patient Care Technician to participate in delivering patient care in the Medical/Surgical Telemetry and Critical Care units under the supervision of a Registered Nurse. The technician promotes positive, professional interactions with coworkers, patients, visitors, and physicians and performs care and other job functions in accordance with hospital policies, protocols, and the job description. The role includes providing courteous service, responding constructively to change and departmental needs, helping maintain continuity of services, maintaining the desk as needed, transporting patients and specimens, following emergency and infection-control procedures, and promptly responding to patient needs. The technician must be able to care for patients of all ages and patients with special needs. Loretto Hospital is a not-for-profit, community-focused safety-net hospital serving Chicago’s Austin and surrounding communities. It offers a comprehensive benefits package and opportunities for career development in a patient-first environment.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED.
CNA, EMT-B, EMT-P, or PCT certification.
Six months or more of experience in Medical, Surgical, Telemetry, and Critical Care related fields.
Current CPR certification.
Ability to communicate effectively with patients and healthcare team members.
Strong attention to detail and ability to multitask.

Responsibilities

Provide courteous service to patients, visitors, staff, physicians, and other internal and external customers.
Accept or respond to change in a manner that supports departmental and hospital goals and objectives.
Accept additional assignments or assist others as needed to maintain continuity of services.
Maintain the desk as needed, including order entry, charges, supply orders, and telephone etiquette.
Transport patients, laboratory specimens, and other items as assigned.
Follow established emergency, infection-control, and universal-precautions procedures as required.
Respond promptly to patient needs.
Demonstrate the ability to manage patients of all ages and patients with special needs.
Adhere to hospital compliance standards and keep abreast of applicable regulations, laws, and policies.