Night Shift Patient Care Technician - Post-Surgical Unit

1201 Northwest Community Hospital; Arlington Heights (IL); On-site; USD 27,000 - 39,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Premium shift pay

Incentive pay

Annual raises based on performance

Tuition Reimbursement

Free Parking

Wellness Program

Savings Plan

Health Savings Account Options

Retirement options with company match

Job summary

Endeavor Health is seeking a Patient Care Technician for the Post Surgical Unit (Nights) in Arlington Heights, IL. Part-time, 24 hours weekly, with orientation early in the starting week.

Hours are 7:00pm to 7:30am and every other weekend. Requires CNA coursework/certification or EMT/paramedic training and current CPR certification; high school diploma or equivalent is expected. Orientation and clinical experience preferred.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Complete accredited CNA course and pass CNA exam or EMT/paramedics training or current enrollment in accredited nursing program with the completion of at least one major clinical medical or surgical rotation.
• Current CPR certification from the American Heart Association.

Responsibilities

• 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.

Education

High school diploma

CNA certification

EMT or paramedics training

CPR Certification (AHA)

Job description

Endeavor Health is seeking a Patient Care Technician for the Post Surgical Unit (Nights) in Arlington Heights, IL. Part-time, 24 hours weekly, with orientation early in the starting week.

Hours are 7:00pm to 7:30am and every other weekend. Requires CNA coursework/certification or EMT/paramedic training and current CPR certification; high school diploma or equivalent is expected. Orientation and clinical experience preferred.