Part-Time Patient Care Technician & Unit Secretary (Days)

NorthShore University HealthSystem; Arlington Heights (IL); On-site; USD 27,000 - 39,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual Incentive Plan

Shift pay and holiday pay

Tuition Reimbursement

Free Parking

Health Savings Account Options

Retirement Options with Company Match

Paid Time Off and Holiday Pay

Community Involvement Opportunities

Job summary

NorthShore University HealthSystem is seeking a Part-time Patient Care Technician/Unit Secretary in Arlington Heights, IL. The role requires versatility to switch between unit secretary tasks and patient care duties with a schedule including an Monday-Thursday orientation week.

Hours are 7:00am-3:30pm with every other weekend, and a candidate must complete CNA training or have related certification, CPR, and high school completion.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Some days as unit secretary; other days as patient care technician.
• Enter patient treatments and charges to support patient records management.
• Assist care team with coordinating patient activities and services.
• Facilitate communication between care team, physicians, patients and families.
• Assist patients with personal care needs under RN/LPN supervision.
• Assist with patient mobility and safety; use correct body mechanics.
• Obtain vital signs, input/output checks, and accu-checks; perform EKGs and related tasks as directed.
• Assist with admitting, discharging, transferring, transporting, and observing patients; answer unit phones.

Job description

NorthShore University HealthSystem is seeking a Part-time Patient Care Technician/Unit Secretary in Arlington Heights, IL. The role requires versatility to switch between unit secretary tasks and patient care duties with a schedule including an Monday-Thursday orientation week.

Hours are 7:00am-3:30pm with every other weekend, and a candidate must complete CNA training or have related certification, CPR, and high school completion.