Patient Care Technician-Emergency Department-Evening

NorthShore University HealthSystem; Skokie (IL); On-site; USD 27,000 - 39,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Free Parking

Tuition Reimbursement

Health Savings Account Options

Retirement Options with Company Match

Paid Time Off and Holiday Pay

Job summary

NorthShore University HealthSystem seeks a Patient Care Tech for the Skokie Hospital E.D. on an evening, part-time schedule (24 hours per week). The role requires strong patient interaction, basic computer skills, and readiness to work with PPE in a fast-paced environment.

Eligible candidates should have CNA training preferred and BLS certification; nursing rotations are a plus. The position involves lifting up to 50 pounds and rotating weekends.

Qualifications

• Eligible to work in the US.
• Completion of accredited CNA training preferred.
• Completion of at least one nursing clinical rotation preferred.
• Current BLS certification for Healthcare Provider (American Heart Association) or must be obtained within 90 days of hire.

Responsibilities

• Ensure flow of work and duties with attention to mental, visual, and auditory tasks.
• Assess patients and read/record charts with required visual acuity.
• Communicate with patients and healthcare team while wearing masks.
• Potential exposure to blood, body fluids and other hazardous materials.
• Work under pressure to meet patient care needs.
• Assist with patient movement and transfers using appropriate equipment when non-emergency.
• May lift up to 50 pounds in urgent events.
• Wear PPE including N95/PAPR when applicable.
• Sit, stand, walk, bend, stoop, push, pull, and lift during shift.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Teamwork

Prioritization

Basic computer skills

Education

Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) training

Nursing clinical rotation experience

Current BLS certification

Job description

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.

Patient Care Tech-Emergency Department-Evening

Position Highlights:

• Position: Patient Care Tech
• Location: Skokie Hospital
• Part-time: 24 hours per week
• Hours: Evening shift(11am-11:30p) w/ rotating weekends

What you will do:

• Flow of work and character of duties involves normal mental, visual, auditory attention much or all of the time with manual dexterity is required for sustained periods of time.
• Requires visual acuity adequate to assess patients and read/record patient charts.
• Requires auditory acuity adequate to converse with patients, members of the healthcare team and coworkers who are wearing masks.
• Potential for exposure to blood, body fluids and other potentially infectious materials, chemicals and other hazardous conditions which may pose a health risk.
• Able to work under pressure to meet patient care needs.
• When in the clinical environment, must utilize appropriate patient movement equipment for patient-lifting and transfers when the transfer is a non-emergency situation.
• In an urgent event, may need to assist with lifting up to 50 pounds.
• When applicable, wear an N95 mask/PAPR and other PPE.
• Sitting, standing, walking, bending, stooping, pushing, pulling, lifting throughout the shift.

What you will need:

• Eligible to work in the US
• Completion of an accredited certified nursing assistant (CNA) training course preferred
• Completion of at least one nursing clinical rotation in medical or surgical nursing preferred
• Current BLS certification for the Healthcare Provider issued by American Heart Association If BLS certification is not current or does not have certification, required to be obtained within the employee's introductory period (within 90 days of hire date)
• Excellent interpersonal skills including teamwork, ability to prioritize, ability to receive and follow through on directions.
• Basic Computer skills

Benefits (For full time or part time positions):

• 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.

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