Patient Care Technician - 3ES Med Surgical - Days

Edward Elmhurst Health; Arlington Heights, Northern (IL, KY); Hybrid; USD 26,000 - 37,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Premium pay for shift

Tuition Reimbursement

Free Parking

Health Savings Account Options

Job summary

Edward-Elmhurst Health in Arlington Heights, IL seeks a Patient Care Technician for the 3ES Medical Surgical Unit. 36 hours per week, day shifts, with orientation the first week. Duties include assisting with daily patient care, vital signs, and coordination with the care team.

Must have CNA certification and CPR, with EMT or nursing program enrollment preferred. Full-time benefits are available including tuition reimbursement and paid time off.

Qualifications

• CNA certification and CPR are required.
• Current enrollment in an accredited nursing program with clinical rotations is required.
• EMT or paramedics training is acceptable.

Responsibilities

• Enter patient treatments and charges to healthcare records.
• Assist care team in coordinating patient activities and services.
• Communicate with care team, physicians, patients and families.
• Assist with personal care, mobility, and comfort under RN/LPN supervision.
• Obtain vital signs and basic procedures as directed by RN/LPN.
• Assist with admissions, discharges, and transport to ensure safety.

Skills

CPR certification

Nursing assistance

Education

CNA certification

EMT training

Nursing program enrollment

Tools

EMR documentation

Job description

## Patient Care Technician - 3ES Med Surgical - DaysApply: NCH 800 W Central Rd Arlington Heights: Full time: Posted Today: R47523**Hourly Pay Range:**$18.84 - $27.32 - The hourly pay rate offered is determined by a candidate's expertise and years of experience, among other factors.**Position Highlights:** * Position: Patient Care Technician - 3ES Medical Surgical Unit* Location: Arlington Heights, IL* Full Time: 36 hours per week* Must be able to attend a Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday Orientation from about 8:00am-4:30pm on the week of starting.* Hours: 7:00am -7:30pm, Every other weekend* Required Travel: No **What you will do:** * Enters specific patient Treatments, charges to facilitate management of the patient healthcare record* Assists the care team in coordinating patient activities and services* Assists in coordinating communication and resources between care team, physicians, patients and family members.* Assists patients with personal care needs including bathing, grooming, oral care, eating, use of bedpan or urinal, positioning, answering and responding to patient call lights, bed making, etc. under the supervision of a RN/LPN.* Assists with exercising and ambulating patient; utilizes correct body mechanics while assisting with patient mobility; maintains physical safety and comfort of patient under supervision of a RN/LPN.* Obtains patient vital signs, input and output checks, and accu-checks, and reports abnormalities to the nurse. As directed by RN/LPN performs procedures such as EKG’s, perineal care, emptying of foley bags, application of restraints, backrubs, etc. Collects specimens such as urine, feces, sputum, and delivers as necessary. Documents basic patient care into electronic medical record.* Assists nursing and clerical staff with admitting, discharging, transferring, ambulating, transporting, and observing patients to ensure safety as directed. Adequately answers unit phones and can effectively direct phone calls to the appropriate parties. May perform duties of an Observation Assistant as needed. **What you will need:** * The level of knowledge normally obtained through the completion of high school* Completion of an accredited CNA course and the successful completion of the CNA certification exam, EMT or paramedics training course, or current enrollment in an accredited nursing program with the completion of at least one major clinical medical or surgical rotation required* Current CPR certification from the American Heart Association **Benefits (For full time or part time positions):** * Premium pay such as shift, on call, holiday and more based on an employee’s job (For eligible positions)* Incentive pay for select positions* Opportunity for annual increases based on performance* Career Pathways to Promote Professional Growth and Development* Various Medical, Dental, Pet and Vision options* Tuition Reimbursement* Free Parking* Wellness Program Savings Plan* Health Savings Account Options* Retirement Options with Company Match* Paid Time Off and Holiday Pay* Community Involvement Opportunities