Patient Care Assistant - ER

MedStar Health; Elgin (IL); On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

Join a leading healthcare provider as a Patient Care Assistant in the ER at Saint Joseph Hospital in Elgin. This part-time role offers competitive compensation and a generous benefits plan, focusing on providing quality patient care while ensuring a safe and supportive environment. Ideal candidates will have foundational healthcare knowledge and certifications to support patient needs.

Benefits

Generous benefits plan including medical, dental, and vision

401K plan

Substantial paid time off

Continuing educational opportunities

Qualifications

• Must have a High School Diploma or equivalent.
• BLS certification is required, phlebotomy and EKG certifications preferred.
• Six months of experience in an acute care setting is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assists patients with daily living activities.
• Provides basic nursing care under direction of a Registered Nurse.
• Maintains a safe environment for patients.

Skills

Knowledge of Medical Terminology

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Current BLS (AHA) certification

Current Phlebotomy certification

Current EKG certification

Job description

Patient Care Assistant - ER

Facility

Saint Joseph Hospital - Elgin

Location

US-IL-Elgin

ID

2025-207596

Category

Aide

Position Type

Part Time < 60

Shift

Nights

Job Type

Non-Exempt

Overview

At St. Joseph Medical Center, our dedicated team of professionals are committed to our core values of quality, compassion, and community. As a member of Prime Healthcare, St. Joseph Medical Center is actively seeking a Patient Care Assistant working part time nights in the ER to join its award-winning team!

We offer:

competitive compensation
• generous benefits plan: medical, dental, vision, 401K
• substantial PTO
• continuing educational opportunities
• ...and much more!

Founded in 1901, Saint Joseph Hospital, located in Elgin, IL, is a 184-bed facility dedicated to providing specialized and emergency care around the clock to the Fox River Valley community. Our facility offers advanced surgical treatment for critical injuries and illnesses, and we proudly operate a Level II trauma center. We prioritize listening to your health concerns to ensure you receive the appropriate care tailored to your needs.

Company is an equal employment opportunity employer. Company prohibits discrimination against any applicant or employee based on race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, age (subject to applicable law), disability, military status, genetic information or any other basis protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws. The Company also prohibits harassment of applicants or employees based on any of these protected categories. Know Your Rights: https://www.eeoc.gov/sites/default/files/2022-10/EEOC_KnowYourRights_screen_reader_10_20.pdf

Responsibilities

The Patient Care Assistant assists patients with activities of daily living, provides basic nursing care to all patients and assists in maintenance of a safe environment under the direction and supervision of the Registered Nurse in charge of the team and/or unit.

Qualifications

EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE, TRAINING

1. High School Diploma or equivalent.

2. Current Phlebotomy certification upon hire, preferred.

3. Current EKG certification upon hire, preferred.

4. Current BLS (AHA) upon hire and maintain current.

5. Possesses knowledge of Medical Terminology.

6. Minimum six months previous experience in an acute care hospital or physician's office preferred.

Facility Specific Requirements (facility may require items listed below):

1. Current Behavioral Violence Prevention (BVP) certificate within 6 months of hire and maintain current per facility requirement.

Saint Joseph Hospital - Elgin offers competitive compensation and a comprehensive benefits package that provides employees the flexibility to tailor benefits according to their individual needs. Our Total Rewards package includes, but is not limited to, paid time off, a 401K retirement plan, medical, dental, and vision coverage, tuition reimbursement, and many more voluntary benefit options. A reasonable compensation estimate for this role, which includes estimated wages, benefits, and other forms of compensation, is $18.00 to $26.68. The exact starting compensation to be offered will be determined at the time of selecting an applicant for hire, in which a wide range of factors will be considered, including but not limited to, skillset, years of applicable experience, education, credentials and licensure.

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The company is dedicated to empowering its staff with a comprehensive, competitive benefits package, allowing them the freedom to customize their benefits to fit their unique needs. Our abundant resources, programs, and voluntary options serve as a foundation for individual growth and well-being. Learn more here: https://www.primehealthcare.com/benefitsthatmattermost/

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