Acute Care Patient Care Tech – CNA/EMT Ready

Loretto Hospital; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 23,000 - 33,000; Full time

Job summary

Loretto Hospital in Chicago, IL is seeking a dedicated Patient Care Technician. Under the supervision of a Registered Nurse, you will assist with patient care in Medical/Surgical Telemetry, and Critical Care Units, while upholding hospital policies and ensuring patient comfort.

The ideal candidate has a high school diploma or GED, CNA/EMT/PCT certification, CPR certification, and at least 6 months of related healthcare experience, with strong communication and multitasking skills.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• CNA, EMT-B, EMT-P or PCT Certification required.
• 6 months or more 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

• Provides courteous service to our patients, visitors, staff, physicians, and other internal/external customers.
• Accepts or responds to change in a manner that promotes and supports departmental/hospital goals and objectives.
• Responds to the needs of the department by accepting additional assignments and or assisting others to ensure the continuity of services.
• Maintains the desk as needed which includes order entry, charges, ordering supplies, and telephone etiquette
• Transport patients, lab specimens and other as assigned.
• Follows established emergency, infection control and or universal precautions procedure as required.
• Promptly responds to the needs of the patients.
• Demonstrates the ability to manage patients of all ages or patients with special need.

Job description

Loretto Hospital in Chicago, IL is seeking a dedicated Patient Care Technician. Under the supervision of a Registered Nurse, you will assist with patient care in Medical/Surgical Telemetry, and Critical Care Units, while upholding hospital policies and ensuring patient comfort.

The ideal candidate has a high school diploma or GED, CNA/EMT/PCT certification, CPR certification, and at least 6 months of related healthcare experience, with strong communication and multitasking skills.