Patient Care Technician-Emergency Department-Nights

Endeavor Health; Highland Park (NJ); On-site; USD 27,000 - 39,000; Full 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

Wellness Program Savings Plan

Medical, Dental, Vision options

Job summary

Endeavor Health is seeking a Patient Care Tech for the Emergency Department on the Night shift at Highland Park Hospital. The role is full-time (36 hours/week) with 7pm–7:30am hours and rotating weekends, offering a pay range of $19.71–$28.58 hourly based on experience.

Responsibilities include patient care, charting, and collaborating with the healthcare team. Qualified candidates should be eligible to work in the US, preferably CNA-trained with BLS certification or the ability to obtain it

Qualifications

• Must be eligible to work in the US.
• CNA training preferred; clinical rotation in medical/surgical nursing preferred.
• BLS for Healthcare Provider required or obtained within 90 days of hire.

Responsibilities

• Ensure safe patient flow and perform duties with steady attention and manual dexterity.
• Assess patients visually and read/record charts accurately.
• Communicate clearly with patients and healthcare team members wearing masks.
• Respond to exposures and hazardous conditions; follow safety protocols.
• Work under pressure to meet patient care needs and assist with transfers when non-emergency.
• Assist with lifting up to 50 pounds during urgent situations and use PPE as required.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Teamwork

Prioritization

Basic Computer skills

Education

Certified Nursing Assistant training (CNA)

Nursing clinical rotation (medical or surgical)

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-Night

Position Highlights:

• Position: Patient Care Tech
• Location: Highland Park Hospital
• Full-time: 36 hours per week
• Hours: Night shift(7pm-7:30am) 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.

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.