Patient Care Technician- Per Diem Level 1- Intermediate Care Unit - Nights-1

Endeavor Health•Arlington Heights, IL

2d•Onsite

About The Position

The Patient Care Technician works in the Intermediate Care Unit in Arlington Heights, Illinois, on night shifts from 7:00 p.m. to 7:30 a.m. This is a Per Diem Level 1 position requiring at least 48 hours of work every six weeks; 24 of those hours must be weekend hours if needed. The employee must attend orientation Monday through Thursday during the week they start, approximately 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. No travel is required. Under RN/LPN supervision, the technician provides personal care and supports patients’ comfort, mobility, and safety. The role includes collecting and reporting patient information, performing delegated procedures, documenting basic care in the electronic medical record, and assisting clinical and clerical staff with patient flow and unit communications. The technician may also perform Observation Assistant duties as needed.

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 paramedic training, 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, toileting, positioning, bed making, and responding to call lights under RN/LPN supervision.
Assist patients with exercise and ambulation, use correct body mechanics during mobility assistance, and help maintain patient safety and comfort.
Obtain vital signs, check intake and output, perform accu-checks, and report abnormalities to the nurse.
Perform procedures as directed by an RN/LPN, such as EKGs, perineal care, emptying Foley bags, applying restraints, and backrubs.
Collect specimens, including urine, feces, and sputum, 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 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 performance-based increases.
Career pathways to promote professional growth and development.
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.