Patient Care Technician

Loretto Hospital; Chicago (IL); On-site; Full time

Job summary

Loretto Hospital seeks a dedicated Patient Care Technician to join their team. The role involves delivering care in medical units under RN supervision, ensuring patient comfort and safety, and adhering to compliance standards. Candidates should possess relevant certifications and have strong communication and multitasking skills.

Benefits

Comprehensive benefits package including health, dental, vision

Career development opportunities

Paid time off

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• CNA, EMT-B, EMT-P or PCT Certification required.
• 6 months or more experience in related fields.

Responsibilities

• Provides courteous service to patients and visitors.
• Maintains desk duties including order entry and supply management.
• Responds to patient needs and maintains compliance standards.

Skills

Communication

Attention to detail

Multitasking

Education

High school diploma or GED

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

Job description

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$19.57/hr - $20.16/hr

About Us

Loretto Hospital is a safety-net hospital that serves more than 33,000 patients each year from Chicago’s Austin and surrounding communities. Established in 1923 as a not-for-profit community-focused healthcare provider, Loretto offers its community a unique patient-centered healthcare delivery system that promotes general wellness and education. The hospital staff are committed to providing the best possible medical care in a holistic, safe and comfortable resident environment. By empowering patients with knowledge and resources, Loretto Hospital strives to cultivate a culture of proactive medical management within the community, with the goal of increasing the quality of life for patients and community residents.

Summary

We are looking for a dedicated Patient Care Tech to join our team. Under the supervision of a Registered Nurse, the Patient Care Technician participates in the delivery of care to patients in the Medical/Surgical Telemetry, and Critical Care Unit. The Patient Care Technician promotes good public relations and professional attitude when dealing with co-workers, patients, visitors, and physicians. The Patient Care Technician also provides patient care and performs job functions and responsibilities in compliance with hospital policies, protocols, and job description.

Essential Duties And Responsibilities

• Provides courteous service to our patients, visitors, staff, physicians, and other internal/external customers.
• Accepts or responds to change in a manner that promotes and supports departmental/hospital goals and objectives.
• Responds to the needs of the department by accepting additional assignments and or assisting others to ensure the continuity of services.
• Maintains the desk as needed which includes order entry, charges, ordering supplies, and telephone etiquette
• Transport patients, lab specimens and other as assigned.
• Follows established emergency, infection control and or universal precautions procedure as required.
• Promptly responds to the needs of the patients.
• Demonstrates the ability to manage patients of all ages or patients with special need.
  
  

Compliance Responsibilities

• Understands and adheres to Loretto Hospital’s compliance standards as they appear in the Compliance Policy, Code of Conduct and Conflict of Interest Policy.
• Keeps abreast of all pertinent federal, state and Hospital regulations, laws, and policies as they presently exist and as they change or are modified.
  
  

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this classification. They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required of the personnel so classified. For purposes of the American with Disabilities Act, “Job Duties” are essential job functions.

Qualifications

Required:

• 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
  
  

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to sit, stand and walk as well as occasionally stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl. Using proper body mechanics, the employee may be expected to lift, pull, push or move patients and/or equipment. Fine motor skills are required when using hands and fingers to handle, feel or reach. Normal or corrected vision, hearing and ability to speak are necessary. Specific vision abilities required include close vision, sharp eye focus and ability to distinguish colors. There will be periods of stressful intense concentration with more than average pressure used in a variety of problem-solving situations.

WHY LORETTO

Competitive Compensation: Along with a competitive salary, Loretto Hospital offers a comprehensive, competitive benefits package including health, dental, vision, retirement savings plans, and paid time off.

Career Development: Loretto Hospital is a vibrant community of professionals dedicated to administering excellent patient care. Whether you are pursuing a career in allied health, support services, clinical or nursing support, or professional administration, Loretto Hospital is a tremendous place to grow as a health care professional.

Work Environment: As a not-for-profit, community-focused hospital, Loretto Hospital is truly a place where patients come first. We are seeking team members who not only support our mission, but who are customer service-driven and who desire to enhance the patient experience.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Entry level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Health Care Provider

• Industries

  Hospitals and Health Care

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