Patient Care Technician - Brain Innovation Center

Shirley Ryan AbilityLab; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading health care provider is seeking a Patient Care Technician at its Brain Innovation Center in Chicago. The role involves providing essential patient care, including monitoring vital signs, assisting with daily activities, and documenting care. Candidates should have a high school diploma and CNA certification, with opportunities for professional growth and a commitment to patient-centered care.

Benefits

Comprehensive benefits program

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• CNA Certification or current enrollment in an accredited nursing program required.
• Demonstrates competency in growth and development of various age groups.

Responsibilities

• Performs various activities in the treatment and care of patients.
• Collects and reports pertinent physiological, psychological, and functional data.
• Observes patients and reports changes in condition.

Skills

Communication

Critical thinking

Teamwork

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

CNA Certification or enrollment in nursing program

Job description

Patient Care Technician - Brain Innovation Center

Join to apply for the Patient Care Technician - Brain Innovation Center role at Shirley Ryan AbilityLab

Patient Care Technician - Brain Innovation Center

1 week ago Be among the first 25 applicants

Join to apply for the Patient Care Technician - Brain Innovation Center role at Shirley Ryan AbilityLab

Get AI-powered advice on this job and more exclusive features.

• Performs various activities in the treatment and care of patients, including routine hygiene care., ingestion of food and fluids, elimination of body wastes, mobilization, and dressing/undressing.
• Performs and records routine technical tasks as authorized, such as collecting routine specimens, taking vital signs, collecting and recording intake and output and blood glucose, giving suppositories, performing intermittent catheterization, measuring bladder volume, hanging gastric feedings, and escorting patients.
• Collects and reports pertinent physiological, psychological, and functional data based on patient plan of care or patient need.
• Orients the patient and family to the environment, therapeutic activities, and potential safety hazards and prevention strategies as identified by the registered nurse.
• Incorporates factors related to safety into delivery of patient care as directed by the registered nurse.
• Implements interventions consistent with the plan of care as directed by a registered nurse.
• Observes patients and reports reactions or changes in patient condition to registered nurse.
• Assists in transferring patients and patient care equipment to other specified areas.
• Documents functional care, procedures, and other quantitative values in nursing database.
• Assists in monitoring supply needs to ensure adequate inventory at bedside.
• Performs all other duties that may be assigned in the best interest of SRAlab.
  
  

The Patient Care Technician

• Performs various activities in the treatment and care of patients, including routine hygiene care., ingestion of food and fluids, elimination of body wastes, mobilization, and dressing/undressing.
• Performs and records routine technical tasks as authorized, such as collecting routine specimens, taking vital signs, collecting and recording intake and output and blood glucose, giving suppositories, performing intermittent catheterization, measuring bladder volume, hanging gastric feedings, and escorting patients.
• Collects and reports pertinent physiological, psychological, and functional data based on patient plan of care or patient need.
• Orients the patient and family to the environment, therapeutic activities, and potential safety hazards and prevention strategies as identified by the registered nurse.
• Incorporates factors related to safety into delivery of patient care as directed by the registered nurse.
• Implements interventions consistent with the plan of care as directed by a registered nurse.
• Observes patients and reports reactions or changes in patient condition to registered nurse.
• Assists in transferring patients and patient care equipment to other specified areas.
• Documents functional care, procedures, and other quantitative values in nursing database.
• Assists in monitoring supply needs to ensure adequate inventory at bedside.
• Performs all other duties that may be assigned in the best interest of SRAlab.
  
  

Reporting Relationships

• Reports directly to the Nurse Manager or designee.
• Reports indirectly to registered nurse involved with care of patients.
  
  

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities Required

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• CNA Certification or current enrollment in an accredited nursing program required.
• Work requires successful completion of the Patient Care Technician orientation.
• Demonstrates competency in applying the principles of the growth and development of infant, child, adolescent, young adult, middle-aged adult and geriatric patients.
• Communicates effectively using timely verbal, non-verbal and written communication.
• Proactively takes ownership for serving the customer, team, and organization for achieving goals and for resolving problems.
• Willingly adapts to changing work demands and work environment.
• Demonstrates critical thinking skills and makes sound judgments to monitor and respond to patient needs or changes in condition.
• Anticipates assesses and addresses the needs of patients, internal and external customers to positively influence the patient/customer experience (directly or indirectly).
• Ability to transfer and position patients, consistent with lifting up to 35 lbs.
  
  

Working Conditions

• Normal patient care environment with little or no exposure to dust or extreme temperature.
• Exposure to moderately adverse working conditions in performing certain patient care activities.
• Occasional exposure to infectious diseases when working with patients.
  
  

Pay and Benefits:*Benefits and benefits’ eligibility can vary by position. Actual compensation will be determined by equity and qualifications of the role.

Salary Range: $18 -$27.45

Benefits: Shirley Ryan AbilityLab offers a comprehensive benefits program that is competitive with our industry peers in our geographic locations: https://www.sralab.org/benefits

• Benefits and benefits’ eligibility can vary by position. Actual compensation will vary based on applicant’s experience and qualifications, as well as internal equity.
  
  

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 personnel so classified.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Entry level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Health Care Provider

• Industries

  Hospitals and Health Care

Referrals increase your chances of interviewing at Shirley Ryan AbilityLab by 2x

Sign in to set job alerts for “Patient Care Technician” roles.

Permanent Staff Ambulatory Care RN job in Chicago, IL - Make $40 to $71/hour

Chicago, IL $61,300.00-$100,980.00 3 months ago

Chicago, IL $61,300.00-$100,980.00 3 months ago

Registered Nurse - Pediatric Behavioral Health

Chicago, IL $61,300.00-$100,980.00 4 weeks ago

Registered Nurse (RN) - Part-Time - Outpatient Clinic

Registered Nurse 1 | Gen Peds | Nights-19099

Registered Nurse, RN for 7p-7a or 11-7 Shift

Registered Nurse (RN) - Full-Time 3rd Shift

Registered Nurse (RN) | Education | 2000/Week

Chicago, IL $61,300.00-$101,000.00 2 months ago

Registered Nurse (RN) – Home Health/Visiting Nurse

Chicago, IL $80,000.00-$95,000.00 1 month ago

Registered Nurse - Pediatric Primary Care

Chicago, IL $61,300.00-$100,980.00 3 months ago

Registered Nurse (RN) - Full-Time 3rd Shift

Chicago, IL $61,300.00-$100,980.00 3 months ago

Chicago, IL $61,300.00-$101,000.00 1 month ago

South Holland, IL $36.00-$40.00 6 days ago

We’re unlocking community knowledge in a new way. Experts add insights directly into each article, started with the help of AI.