Patient Care Technician - General Medical Unit - Nights
About The Position
The Patient Care Technician provides direct support to patients on the 4E General Medical Unit under the supervision of an RN or LPN. The role includes assisting with personal care, mobility, comfort, safety, basic measurements and documentation, as well as supporting nursing and clerical staff with patient flow and unit operations. The position is full-time at 36 hours per week, with scheduled hours from 7:00 p.m. to 7:30 a.m. and every other weekend required. The employee must attend a Monday-through-Thursday orientation, approximately 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., during the week of starting. The work location is Arlington Heights, Illinois; 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, 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, bedpan or urinal use, positioning, bed making, and responding to call lights under RN or LPN supervision.
- Assist with patient exercise and ambulation, use correct body mechanics during mobility assistance, and maintain patient safety and comfort under RN or LPN supervision.
- Obtain vital signs, check intake and output, perform accu-checks, and report abnormalities to the nurse.
- Perform procedures as directed by an RN or LPN, including EKGs, perineal care, emptying Foley bags, applying restraints, and backrubs.
- Collect specimens such as urine, feces, and sputum, and deliver them as needed.
- 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 the appropriate parties.
- Perform Observation Assistant duties 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.
- Various medical, dental, pet, and vision 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
