Patient Care Technician - Day Shift, $3K Sign-On

AdventHealth; Glendale Heights (IL); On-site; USD 24,000 - 38,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

PTO from Day One

403(b) plan

Parental leave

Career development

Well-being resources

Mental health support

Pet benefits

Job summary

UChicago Medicine AdventHealth in Glendale Heights, IL seeks a Patient Care Technician to support nursing teams in a busy acute care setting. This full-time role involves day shifts, 7a–7p, with every-other weekend and rotating holidays. You will assist with patient care, document procedures, and participate in safety and quality initiatives.

Eligible applicants may receive a $3,000 sign-on bonus. Requirements include High School diploma, PCT experience preferred, and BLS, CNA or EMT

Qualifications

• High School diploma or equivalent required.
• Previous PCT experience preferred.
• BLS/CPR certification and CNA/EMT credential required.

Responsibilities

• Performs treatments according to policy, providing patient care appropriate to age, mobility, acuity, and culture.
• Functions appropriately in clinical emergencies.
• Participates in performance improvement activities and supports quality standards.
• Follows isolation guidelines and uses protective equipment properly.
• Exhibits a desire to learn and upgrades skills continuously.
• Communicates effectively with patients, families, and health care team.
• Maintains a clean and safe environment for patients and staff.
• Assists in delivering patient care under RN supervision.
• Documents and reports procedures per department policy.
• Participates in obtaining nursing history and reports abnormalities.
• Assists in identifying patient needs.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Skills

Patient care

Team communication

Safety procedures

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Job description

UChicago Medicine AdventHealth in Glendale Heights, IL seeks a Patient Care Technician to support nursing teams in a busy acute care setting. This full-time role involves day shifts, 7a–7p, with every-other weekend and rotating holidays. You will assist with patient care, document procedures, and participate in safety and quality initiatives.

Eligible applicants may receive a $3,000 sign-on bonus. Requirements include High School diploma, PCT experience preferred, and BLS, CNA or EMT