Compassionate Patient Care Technician | Growth & Benefits

nshs; Arlington Heights (IL); On-site; USD 26,000 - 37,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Premium pay for shifts and holidays

Incentive pay

Annual increases based on performance

Career Pathways for growth

Medical, Dental, 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

Job summary

Endeavor Health in Arlington Heights is seeking a Patient Care Technician for the 3ES Medical Surgical Unit. This full-time role offers 36 hours per week with 7:00am–7:30pm shifts and every-other weekend, plus orientation on starting week.

You will support the care team, perform basic patient care, assist with mobility, monitor vital signs, and document in the electronic medical record. Requirements include CNA training and CPR certification; completion of accredited CNA course or EMT/paramedic

Qualifications

• The level of knowledge normally obtained through the completion of high school.
• Completion of an accredited CNA course and the successful completion of the CNA certification exam, EMT or paramedics training course, or current enrollment in an accredited nursing program with the completion of at least one major clinical medical or surgical rotation required.
• Current CPR certification from the American Heart Association.

Responsibilities

• Enters specific patient Treatments, charges to facilitate management of the patient healthcare record.
• Assists the care team in coordinating patient activities and services.
• Assists in coordinating communication and resources between care team, physicians, patients and family members.
• Assists patients with personal care needs including bathing, grooming, oral care, eating, use of bedpan or urinal, positioning, answering and responding to patient call lights, bed making, etc. under the supervision of a RN/LPN.
• Assists with exercising and ambulating patient; utilizes correct body mechanics while assisting with patient mobility; maintains physical safety and comfort of patient under supervision of a RN/LPN.
• Obtains patient vital signs, input and output checks, and accu-checks, and reports abnormalities to the nurse. As directed by RN/LPN performs procedures such as EKG's, perineal care, emptying of foley bags, application of restraints, backrubs, etc. Collects specimens such as urine, feces, sputum, and delivers as necessary. Documents basic patient care into electronic medical record.
• Assists nursing and clerical staff with admitting, discharging, transferring, ambulating, transporting, and observing patients to ensure safety as directed. Adequately answers unit phones and can effectively direct phone calls to the appropriate parties. May perform duties of an Observation Assistant as needed.

Skills

CPR certification

Education

High school diploma

CNA certification

EMT or paramedics training

Nursing program with clinical rotation

Job description

Endeavor Health in Arlington Heights is seeking a Patient Care Technician for the 3ES Medical Surgical Unit. This full-time role offers 36 hours per week with 7:00am–7:30pm shifts and every-other weekend, plus orientation on starting week.

You will support the care team, perform basic patient care, assist with mobility, monitor vital signs, and document in the electronic medical record. Requirements include CNA training and CPR certification; completion of accredited CNA course or EMT/paramedic