Patient Care Technician - Postpartum - Evening shift
About The Position
The Patient Care Technician works under the supervision of a Registered Nurse to deliver patient care on the Antepartum unit. The position is part-time at Evanston Hospital in Evanston, Illinois, with 16 hours per week, an evening schedule of 1500–2330, weekend rotation, and possible floating to units throughout Evanston Hospital as needed. The technician assists with patient-specific care plans and performs delegated patient care activities, including vital signs, manual blood pressure, 12-lead EKGs, bladder ultrasounds, Foley catheter and IV adapter removal, sterile specimen collection, bathing, bed care, ambulation, turning, hourly rounding, blood glucose checks, feeding, room admission, and discharge preparation. The role also contributes to unit operations, safety outcomes, and a high-quality patient experience.
Requirements
- Current BLS certification for the Healthcare Provider issued by the American Heart Association.
Nice To Haves
- Completion of an accredited certified nursing assistant (CNA) training course.
- Completion of at least one nursing clinical rotation in medical or surgical nursing.
- Inpatient PCT or maternal child health experience.
Responsibilities
- Work under the supervision of a Registered Nurse to deliver patient care on the Antepartum unit.
- Assist with vital signs, including manual blood pressure, 12-lead EKGs, bladder ultrasounds, Foley catheter and IV adapter removal, and sterile specimen collection.
- Assist with bathing, bed care, ambulating, turning, hourly rounding, blood glucose checks, and feeding.
- Assist with admitting patients to their rooms and preparing patients for discharge.
- Assist with implementation of patient-specific care plans.
- Participate in activities essential to the functioning of the patient care unit.
- Contribute positively to safety outcomes and promote a high-quality patient experience.
- Float to units throughout Evanston Hospital if needed.
Benefits
- Premium pay, such as shift, on-call, and holiday pay, based on the employee’s job for eligible positions.
- 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.
- Wellness Program Savings Plan.
- Health Savings Account options.
- Retirement options with company match.
- Paid time off and holiday pay.
- Community involvement opportunities.
Stand Out From the Crowd
Upload your resume and get instant feedback on how well it matches this job.
What This Job Offers
Job Type
Part-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
