Patient Care Tech Jobs in Chicago, IL

About The Position

Requirements

• CNA certification with Phlebotomy certification, or Patient Care Tech certification.
• Maintain any required professional license or certification throughout employment and comply with applicable renewal and reporting requirements.

Nice To Haves

• 1+ years of relevant experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assist with patient care based on individual needs and within the scope of practice, under the direct supervision of a Registered Nurse.
• Perform delegated aspects of age-appropriate patient care, including taking vital signs, phlebotomy, respiratory therapy, and ECG under the direction of the RN.
• Perform technical and medical procedures not governed by licensure.
• Maintain an organized emergency department workflow through accurate documentation, orderly filing, and ensuring appropriate departments receive paperwork needed for patient care.
• Move patients, supplies, and equipment safely and promptly as directed.
• Provide quality patient care and proactively deliver excellent service to patients.
• Communicate effectively with healthcare workers, physicians, patients, and patients’ families or friends.
• Perform phlebotomy after appropriate verification of skill competency.
• Support department flow by answering telephones, paging physicians, and contacting other departments as needed.
• Stock supplies in the department and patient-care rooms.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision coverage for eligible employees.
• Employer-paid life and AD&D insurance.
• Flexible Spending Account (FSA) options.
• 403(b) retirement plan with employer match, subject to eligibility requirements.
• Paid Time Off (PTO), which may increase with years of service.
• Employee discount at the Humboldt Park Health Wellness Center.
• Education reimbursement, subject to eligibility requirements.
• Employee wellness programs.
• Additional voluntary benefits.
• Opportunities for additional shifts, where applicable.