ER Tech - Full-Time, Day Shift-30729

Rush University Medical Center; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 39,000 - 49,000; Full time

Job summary

Rush University Medical Center is seeking a Patient Care Technician II (PCT) for the Emergency Department in Chicago. The role involves a variety of clinical tasks including phlebotomy, under the direction of the RN, with day-time 12-hour shifts and weekend coverage.

Responsibilities include patient assistance, data collection, specimen handling, and collaboration with nurses and physicians to support care plans. Minimum high school diploma and BLS are required; prior clinical training preferred.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Formal clinical training (CMA, CNA, PCT, EMT, corpsman, paramedic, or nursing/medical student experience).
• Maintains current BLS certification.
• Successful completion of institutional screening examination.
• Ability to solve simple problems.
• Excellent communication and customer service skills.
• Phlebotomy.

Responsibilities

• Maintains a safe patient environment under RN direction.
• Sets priority of duties based on patient needs.
• Assists with individualized plans of care under RN guidance.
• Assists patients with activities of daily living.
• Accurately documents patient data and care in records.
• Performs routine procedures, treatments and specimen collection.
• Demonstrates aseptic technique when necessary.
• Transports patients and items as required.
• Assists RN or physician with advanced procedures.
• Manages tubes and drains and supports patient care tasks.
• Performs blood glucose testing and specimen collection.
• Documents care in real time at the point of care.
• Maintains supplies and emergency readiness.
• Communicates pertinent information to team members across shifts.

Skills

Phlebotomy

BLS certified

Excellent communication

Customer service skills

Problem solving

Adapts to patient needs

Participates in daily living

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Epic

Job description

Location: 1620 W Harrison St, Chicago, Illinois 60612

Hospital: Rush University Medical Center

Department: Emergency Department

Work Type: Full-Time - 36 Hours per week (0.9 FTE)

Shift: Day Shift: 7:00 AM to 7:30 PM

Work Schedule: 12-Hour Shifts - Weekends included

Rush offers exceptional rewards and benefits learn more at our Rush benefits page (https://www.rush.edu/rush-careers/employee-benefits).

Pay Range: $21.00 - $26.25 per hour

Rush salaries are determined by many factors including, but not limited to, education, job-related experience and skills, as well as internal equity and industry specific market data. The pay range for each role reflects Rush’s anticipated wage or salary reasonably expected to be offered for the position. Offers may vary depending on the circumstances of each case.

Summary

The Patient Care Technician II (PCT) performs a variety of clinical and environmental tasks under the direction of the Registered Nurse. The PCT duties are of a technical nature requiring specialized training and skills including but not limited to routine (daily) utilization of phlebotomy skills. The PCT demonstrates the ability to care for patients of all ages in the clinical setting. The PCT exemplifies the Rush mission, vision, and values and acts in accordance with Rush policies and procedures.

Other Information

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Prior formal clinical training. This may include CMA, CNA, PCT, EMT, corpsman, paramedic, and nursing or medical student experience.
• Maintains current BLS certification.
• Successful completion of the institutional screening examination.
• Ability to solve simple problems.
• Excellent communication and customer service skills.
• Phlebotomy.

Preferred Job Qualifications

• Prior clinical experience in an acute care setting.

Physical Demands

• The ability to walk throughout the Medical Center and to be standing or walking most of the designated shift.
• Lifting or carrying objects 35-40 lbs. and supporting and positioning patients, some of whom may exceed 300 lbs.
• Work conditions include performing procedures where carelessness could result in injury or illness and contact with potentially infectious materials and/or strong chemical agents.

Responsibilities

• 1.1 Reports to charge RN or designate for assignment of duties.
• 1.2 Maintains a safe patient environment.
• 1.3 Sets priority of duties based on needs of patient and unit under the direction of the RN.
• 1.4 Under the direction of the RN, participates in the implementation of individualized plans of care.
• 1.5 Assists patients in activities of daily living.
• 1.6 Accurately obtains patient data and documents all care in the appropriate patient care record.
• 1.7 Performs routine procedures, treatments and specimen collections.
• 1.8 Demonstrates aseptic technique, when necessary.

• Transports patients and (other) items as needed.

• 1.9 Assists RN or physician with advanced procedures.
• 1.10 Assists the nurse in the management of uncomplicated tubes and drains.
• 1.11 Performs specific patient care procedures such as blood glucose testing, specimen collection, etc.
• 1.12 Demonstrates knowledge of age specific variables and growth and development.
• 1.13 Immediately reports changes in patient condition to the appropriate RN.
• 1.14 Performs phlebotomy routinely, as delegated; correctly labels and processes specimens for laboratory analysis.

• 2.1 Assists with admission, discharge, and transport of patients.
• 2.2 Transports laboratory specimens and patient belongings as required.
• 2.3 Obtains blood products, supplies and equipment as necessary.

• Competently utilizes technology.

• 3.1 Demonstrates proficiency in the use of the telephone and patient call system(s).
• 3.2 Demonstrates proficiency in the use of Epic...
• 3.3 Demonstrates proficiency in the use of selected unit specific monitors, pumps, and other equipment.
• 3.4 Consistently documents in real time at the point of care.

• 4.1 Maintains a safe work environment: Keeps patient rooms and unit orderly according to guidelines and unit routine.
• 4.2 Independently orders, organizes, and restocks according to unit specifications.
• 4.3 Replenishes patient room supplies.
• 4.4 Maintains emergency supplies.

• Demonstrates a professional work style in interactions with internal and external customers.

• 5.1 Communicates all pertinent information to the appropriate team member throughout the shift and to the oncoming shift.
• 5.2 Negotiates break time and communicates departure and return time per unit protocol.
• 5.3 Demonstrates a willingness to accept positive and negative feedback and changes behavior as indicated.
• 5.4 Demonstrates initiative and self-direction in work habits.

Rush is an equal opportunity employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, and other legally protected characteristics.