Night Medical-Surgical Patient Care Technician

Edward Elmhurst Health; Arlington Heights, Northern (IL, KY); Hybrid; USD 26,000 - 37,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Premium pay

Incentive pay

Career growth opportunities

Tuition reimbursement

Free parking

Wellness program

HSA options

Retirement plan with company match

PTO & holiday pay

Job summary

Edward Elmhurst Health in Arlington Heights, IL, is hiring a Patient Care Technician for the Medical-Surgical Unit on nights. The role is full-time, 7:00pm–7:30am, with every-other weekend and a 36-hour workweek.

Orientation in the week of start, and basic bedside support under RN/LPN supervision are key duties. Responsibilities include vital signs, charting, patient mobility, and basic treatments using the EMR system.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent completion required.
• Completion of an accredited CNA course and CNA exam, EMT or paramedics training, or current enrollment in a nursing program with a major clinical rotation.
• Current CPR certification from the American Heart Association.

Responsibilities

• Enter treatments and charges to manage patient healthcare records.
• Assist care team in coordinating patient activities and services.
• Assist with personal care, mobility, and daily activities under RN/LPN supervision.
• Record vital signs and input/output; perform select procedures as directed.
• Assist with admitting, discharging, transporting, and observing patients; answer unit phones.

Skills

Vital signs monitoring

EKG support

Patient care

Communication

Education

CNA certification

EMT training

Nursing program rotation

Tools

Electronic medical records

Job description

Edward Elmhurst Health in Arlington Heights, IL, is hiring a Patient Care Technician for the Medical-Surgical Unit on nights. The role is full-time, 7:00pm–7:30am, with every-other weekend and a 36-hour workweek.

Orientation in the week of start, and basic bedside support under RN/LPN supervision are key duties. Responsibilities include vital signs, charting, patient mobility, and basic treatments using the EMR system.