Patient Care Technician- Full-time/Nights

Southern Illinois Healthcare; Herrin (IL); On-site; USD 26,000 - 39,000; Full time

Job summary

Southern Illinois Healthcare seeks a dedicated Patient Care Technician at Herrin Hospital for full-time night shifts. The role supports professional nursing care by assisting with vital signs, intake/output, bathing, feeding, and toileting, while participating in CPR during emergencies and documenting patient information accurately.

Required CNA training (Illinois approved) and BLS certification, with a focus on timely communication of patient status changes to registered or licensed practical

Qualifications

• Must have completed Illinois approved CNA training and passed a written competency test or nursing arts course.
• BLS certification required.

Responsibilities

• Assists nursing staff with patient care activities (vital signs, intake/output, bathing, feeding, toileting).
• Assists in medical emergencies, including CPR.
• Completes accurate and timely documentation in patient medical record.
• Communicates patient condition changes to RN or LPN.
• Completes delegated tasks from RN in a timely manner.
• Acts as patient advocate and collaborates with health service personnel.

Skills

Vital signs

CPR

Documentation

Nursing support

Patient advocacy

Education

Nurse aide CNA training

BLS certification

Job description

Patient Care Technician- Full-time/Nights# SIH Careers## Patient Care Technician- Full-time/NightsApply: Herrin Hospital: Full time: Posted Today: JR105766**Current SIH employees need to apply for positions through our internal job portal. Log in to Workday to apply through the Jobs Hub.****Position Summary** • Responsible for assisting with professional nursing care for SIH patients. **Education** •N/A**Licenses and Certification** • Completion of Illinois approved CNA training program and passed a written competency test or has successfully completed a nursing arts course (E.g., Basis in Nursing, Fundamentals in Nursing, Nursing 101, etc) • BLS**Experience and Skills** • Technical Experience: NA**Role Specific Responsibilities** • Assists nursing staff with patient care activities such as but not limited to obtaining patients vital signs, intake and output, bathing, feeding, toileting etc. • Assists in medical emergencies, including CPR • Complete, accurate and timely documentation in patient medical record • Timely communication of changes in patient condition to the Registered Nurse and/or Licensed Practical Nurse • Timely completion of delegated tasks from Registered Nurse • Serve as an advocate for the patient by communicating and collaborating with other health service personnel • Timely completion of required education and competencies • Cross train to telemetry tech if applicable to department needs**Compensation (Commensurate with experience):**$19.02To$28.53