Patient Care Technician-Emergency Department-PM

Endeavor-Health; Highland Park (IL); On-site; USD 26,000 - 38,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Career Growth

Medical Benefits

Tuition Reimbursement

Free Parking

Wellness Program

HSA Options

Retirement Match

PTO & Holidays

Community Involvement

Job summary

Endeavor Health in Highland Park is seeking a Patient Care Tech for the Emergency Department night shift. This full-time role is 36 hours per week, with an evening schedule from 11:00 am to 11:30 pm and rotating weekends, supporting patient flow and assisting clinical staff.

Ideal candidates will have CNA training (preferred), nursing clinical rotation (preferred), and a current BLS certification within 90 days.

Qualifications

• CNA training or certification preferred.
• One nursing clinical rotation in medical/surgical nursing preferred.
• Basic computer skills and internet literacy required.

Responsibilities

• Assist patients with daily care under supervision.
• Read and record patient charts; communicate with care team.
• Support patient movement and safety; use lifting equipment when needed.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Teamwork

Prioritization

Follow directions

Education

CNA training (preferred)

Nursing clinical rotation (preferred)

Tools

Basic Computer Skills

Job description

Hourly Pay Range:$18.84 - $27.32 - The hourly pay rate offered is determined by a candidate's expertise and years of experience, among other factors.Patient Care Tech – Emergency Department-NightPosition Highlights:Position: Patient Care TechLocation: Highland Park HospitalFull-time: 36 hours per weekHours: Evening shift(11am-11:30pm) w/ rotating weekendsWhat 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 USCompletion of an accredited certified nursing assistant (CNA) training course preferredCompletion of at least one nursing clinical rotation in medical or surgical nursing preferredCurrent 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 skillsBenefits (For full time or part time positions):Career Pathways to Promote Professional Growth and DevelopmentVarious Medical, Dental, Pet and Vision optionsTuition ReimbursementFree ParkingWellness Program Savings PlanHealth Savings Account OptionsRetirement Options with Company MatchPaid Time Off and Holiday PayCommunity Involvement OpportunitiesEndeavor 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.