Patient Care Technician - Intermediate Care 3EN- Nights

1201 Northwest Community Hospital; Arlington Heights (IL); On-site; USD 28,000 - 39,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual Incentive Plan

Shift pay premium

Career growth opportunities

Tuition reimbursement

Free parking

Wellness program

Savings plan

Job summary

Endeavor Health is seeking a Patient Care Technician for the Intermediate Care Unit (Nights) in Arlington Heights, IL. This full-time role requires weekend coverage on a rotating basis and orientation the first week. You will assist with basic patient care, vital signs, and documentation, reporting to RN/LPN staff.

The pay range is hourly, with benefits and opportunities for professional growth within a large health system.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Completion of an accredited CNA program and CNA certification exam.
• EMT or paramedic training may be required or helpful.
• Enrollment in an accredited nursing program with major clinical rotation preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assist patients with personal care needs under RN/LPN supervision.
• Support patient mobility and comfort using proper body mechanics.
• Take vital signs, input/output, and accu-checks; report abnormalities.
• Perform routine procedures as directed (EKG, Foley care, etc.).
• Collect specimens and document care in the electronic medical record.
• Assist with admissions, discharges, transfers, and transport as needed.
• Answer unit phones and direct calls appropriately.

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

CNA program completion & CNA certification

EMT or Paramedic training

Enrolled in nursing program with clinical rotation

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.

Position Highlights

• Position: Patient Care Technician - Intermediate Care Unit – Nights
• Location: Arlington Heights, IL
• Full Time, 36 hours per week
• Must be able to attend a Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday Orientation from about 8:00am-4:30pm on a the week of starting.
• Hours: 7:00pm-7:30am, Every other weekend
• Required Travel: No

What you will do

• Assists patients with personal care needs including bathing, grooming, oral care, eating, use of bedpan or urinal, positioning, answering and responding to patient call lights, bed making, etc. under the supervision of a RN/LPN.
• Assists with exercising and ambulating patient; utilizes correct body mechanics while assisting with patient mobility; maintains physical safety and comfort of patient under supervision of a RN/LPN.
• Obtains patient vital signs, input and output checks, and accu-checks, and reports abnormalities to the nurse.
• As directed by RN/LPN performs procedures such as EKG’s, perineal care, emptying of foley bags, application of restraints, backrubs, etc.
• Collects specimens such as urine, feces, sputum, and delivers as necessary.
• Documents basic patient care into electronic medical record.
• Assists nursing and clerical staff with admitting, discharging, transferring, ambulating, transporting, and observing patients to ensure safety as directed.
• Adequately answers unit phones and can effectively direct phone calls to the appropriate parties.
• May perform duties of an Observation Assistant as needed.

What you will need

• The level of knowledge normally obtained through the completion of high school
• Completion of an accredited CNA course and the successful completion of the CNA certification exam, EMT or paramedics training course, or current enrollment in an accredited nursing program with the completion of at least one major clinical medical or surgical rotation required
• Current CPR certification from the American Heart Association

Benefits

• Eligibility for our Annual Incentive Plan, which offers the potential to earn a certain percentage amount of your base salary based on organizational performance.
• Premium pay such as shift, on call, holiday and more based on an employee’s job Incentive pay for select positions
• Opportunity for annual increases based on performance
• Career Pathways to Promote Professional Growth and Development
• Various Medical, Dental, Pet and Vision options
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Free Parking
• Wellness Program
• Savings Plan

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.

Diversity, equity and inclusion is at the core of who we are; being there for our patients and each other with compassion, respect and empathy. We believe that our strength resides in our differences and in connecting our best to provide community-connected healthcare for all.

EOE: Race/Color/Sex/Sexual Orientation/ Gender Identity/Religion/National Origin/Disability/Vets, VEVRRA Federal Contractor.

Welcome to Endeavor Health Careers At Endeavor Health, we believe every role plays an important part in advancing our mission to help everyone in our communities be their best. Whether you’re just beginning your career journey or are a seasoned professional, you’ll find opportunities here to learn, grow, and thrive. Your Career is our Endeavor.