Patient Care Tech for Recovery & Stabilization

Loretto Hospital; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 36,000 - 54,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, dental, vision benefits

Retirement savings plans

Paid time off

Job summary

Loretto Hospital in Chicago is seeking a dedicated Patient Care Technician to support patients in the Substance Use and Medical Stabilization Units under the supervision of a Registered Nurse. You will provide courteous patient care, monitor rounds, assist with activities, document observations, and help maintain a safe recovery environment while complying with hospital policies.

The role emphasizes teamwork, strong communication, and attention to detail as you contribute to a patient-centered,

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• CNA, EMT-B, EMT-P or PCT Certification required.
• 6 months or more experience in Medical, Surgical, Telemetry, and Critical Care related fields.
• Current CPR certification.
• Ability to communicate effectively with patients and healthcare team members.
• Strong attention to detail and ability to multitask.

Responsibilities

• Provides courteous service to our patients, visitors, staff, physicians, and other internal/external customers.
• Monitoring the patients during group activities, meals, and free time
• Responds to the needs of the department by accepting additional assignments and/or assisting others to ensure continuity of services
• Responsible for daily audit of patient charts
• Promptly responds to the needs of the patients, understands the patient population, and provides support in recovery environment
• Completes patient rounds in accordance with unit requirements and accurately documents patient's observations
• Manages the unit waitlist for incoming patients
• Responsible for completing the DART form
• Other duties as assigned

Skills

Effective communication with patients

Attention to detail and multitasking

Education

CNA, EMT-B, EMT-P or PCT Certification

Job description

Loretto Hospital in Chicago is seeking a dedicated Patient Care Technician to support patients in the Substance Use and Medical Stabilization Units under the supervision of a Registered Nurse. You will provide courteous patient care, monitor rounds, assist with activities, document observations, and help maintain a safe recovery environment while complying with hospital policies.

The role emphasizes teamwork, strong communication, and attention to detail as you contribute to a patient-centered,