Patient Care Technician - 8S Orthopedic Unit - Days

1201 Northwest Community Hospital; Arlington Heights (IL); On-site; USD 28,000 - 39,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free Parking

Tuition Reimbursement

Wellness Program

Savings Plan

Health Savings Account Options

Job summary

Northwest Community Hospital in Arlington Heights, IL is seeking a Patient Care Technician for the Orthopedic Unit (Days). Full-time 36 hours/week. Shifts are 12 hours (7:00am - 7:30pm) with every other weekend and holidays required. Orientation Monday-Thursday, 8:00am-4:30pm in the first week.

Responsibilities include assisting patients with personal care, mobility, vital signs, and basic charting in the electronic medical record under RN/LPN supervision.

Qualifications

• Education: high school level or higher.
• CNA certification required or enrollment in CNA program with clinical rotations.
• CPR certification from American Heart Association required.

Responsibilities

• Assist patients with personal care under RN/LPN supervision.
• Support patient mobility and comfort with safe body mechanics.
• Record vital signs, input/output, and report abnormalities.

Skills

Patient care

Vital signs

Mobility assistance

Communication

Education

High school diploma

CNA certification

EMT/paramedics training

CPR certification

Job description

Salary

Hourly Pay Range: $19.71 - $28.58 - 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 - Orthopedic Unit – Days

Location: Northwest Community Hospital - Arlington Heights, IL

Contract: Full Time | 36 hours/week

Must be able to attend a Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday Orientation from about 8:00am - 4:30pm, during the first week of employment.

Hours: 7:00am - 7:30pm (3 days - 12 hour shifts), every other weekend and holidays required.

What you will do:

• 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:

• Education: The level of knowledge normally obtained through the completion of high school, required.
• Certification/License: 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, required.

Benefits (For full time or part time positions)

• Eligibility for our Annual Incentive Plan, which offers the potential to earn a certain percentage amount of your base salary based on organizational performance.
• 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

Endeavor Health is a fully integrated healthcare delivery system committed to providing access to quality, vibrant, community-connected care, serving an area of more than 4.2 million residents across six northeast Illinois counties. Our more than 25,000 team members and more than 6,000 physicians aim to deliver transformative patient experiences and expert care close to home across more than 300 ambulatory locations and eight acute care hospitals – Edward (Naperville), Elmhurst, Evanston, Glenbrook (Glenview), Highland Park, Northwest Community (Arlington Heights) Skokie and Swedish (Chicago) – all recognized as Magnet hospitals for nursing excellence. For more information, visit www.endeavorhealth.org. When you work for Endeavor Health, you will be part of an organization that encourages its employees to achieve career goals and maximize their professional potential. Please explore our website (www.endeavorhealth.org) to better understand how Endeavor Health delivers on its mission to “help everyone in our communities be their best”. Endeavor Health is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodation to individuals with disabilities. Please refer to the main career page for more information. At Endeavor Health, we are united by a shared commitment to working together to create a culture of connection and belonging—each of us bringing different skills and experiences as we deliver safe, seamless, and personal care. Every person, every time. We are committed to fostering an environment where all team members can be their best, learn, and pursue excellence together.

EOE: Race/Color/Sex/Sexual Orientation/ Gender Identity/Religion/National Origin/Disability/Vets, VEVRRA Federal Contractor.

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