Patient Care Technician

Skills for Chicago; Evanston (IL); Hybrid; USD 30,000 - 38,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Employee Assistance

Life Insurance

Long Term Disability

Medical

Paid Training/Personal Development

Personal

Retirement/401K

Short Term Disability

Sick

Transportation Reimbursement

Tuition Reimbursement

Vacation

Vision

Free parking

Job summary

Skills for Chicago seeks a Nursing Assistant to provide direct patient care on the assigned unit under the supervision of a Registered Nurse. You will perform vital signs checks, 12-Lead EKGs, bladder scans, glucose testing, Foley catheter removal, specimen collection, and assist with activities of daily living to ensure patient comfort and safety.

The role includes assisting with admissions, discharge planning, care plan implementation, and maintaining hourly rounding while upholding safety

Qualifications

• Current CPR/BLS certification required.
• CNA training program or nursing clinical rotation preferred.
• 1+ year of relevant experience in a medical office required.
• Basic computer proficiency for charting and patient documentation.
• Soft skills: interpersonal skills, prioritization, collaboration, and ability to follow directions.

Responsibilities

• Provide care to patients on assigned unit under the direction of a Registered Nurse.
• Perform tasks such as vital signs monitoring, 12-Lead EKGs, bladder ultrasounds, blood glucose checks, Foley catheter and IV adapter removal, specimen collection, and assisting with bathing, feeding, turning, and ambulating patients.
• Assist with patient admissions, preparation for discharge, and implementing patient-specific care plans.
• Maintain hourly rounding, assist with safety protocols, and provide emotional support to patients.
• Ensure a safe environment for patients and deliver a positive, high-quality experience.

Skills

CPR/BLS certification

Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA)

1+ year medical office experience

Basic computer proficiency

Interpersonal skills

Prioritization

Collaboration

Follow directions

Education

CNA training program or nursing clinical rotation

Job description

• Provide care to patients on assigned unit under the direction of a Registered Nurse
• Perform tasks such as vital signs monitoring, 12-Lead EKGs, bladder ultrasounds, blood glucose checks, Foley catheter and IV adapter removal, specimen collection, and assisting with bathing, feeding, turning, and ambulating patients
• Assist with patient admissions, preparation for discharge, and implementing patient-specific care plans
• Maintain hourly rounding, assist with safety protocols, and provide emotional support to patients
• Ensure a safe environmentfor patients and deliver a positive, high-quality experience

Skills and Qualifications

• Current CPR/BLS (Basic Life Support) certification through the American Heart Association or American Red Cross is required
• Completion of a Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) training program or at least one nursing clinical rotation is preferred
• 1+ year of relevant experience in a medical office is required
• Must have basic computer proficiency for charting and patient documentation
• Relevant soft skills include interpersonal skills, prioritization, collaboration, and ability to follow directions
• 1st Shift
• 2nd Shift
• 3rd Shift
• Employee Assistance
• Life Insurance
• Long Term Disability
• Medical
• Paid Training/Personal Development
• Personal
• Retirement/401K
• Short Term Disability
• Sick
• Transportation Reimbursement
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Vacation
• Vision

Other Benefits

Free parking at designated locations; Scrub Allowance