Patient Care Technician - Ortho/Neuro/Peds

Rush Copley Medical Center; Aurora (IL); On-site; USD 21,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

Rush Copley Medical Center in Aurora, IL is seeking a Patient Care Technician to join the Ortho/Neuro/Peds Unit. The PCT performs a variety of clinical and environmental tasks under the direction of the Registered Nurse to support patient care across age groups in a fast-paced unit.

The position requires CPR certification; high school diploma or GED preferred; CNA certification preferred; bilingual Spanish abilities highly desirable; prior experience preferred.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED preferred.
• CPR certification required.
• CNA certification preferred.
• Bilingual Spanish abilities highly desirable.

Responsibilities

• Assist RN with clinical and environmental tasks and patient care.
• Provide care for patients of all ages under RN supervision.

Skills

Bilingual (Spanish)

Education

High school diploma/GED preferred

Job description

Ortho/Neuro/Peds Unit is a 30-bed medical, surgical, pediatric specialty unit. Ortho and Neuro programs in ONP are Rush Copley Strategic Initiatives. We are a part of the Center for Joint Reconstruction and Replacement Program and Primary Stroke Center. Our 6-bed pediatric population is predominately medical with respiratory illness and is treated by pediatric-trained nurses. RN retention rate at ONP is the highest among other inpatient units with excellent nursing skill mix and customized new employee orientation. Applying for a nursing position in ONP does not require pediatric experience.

Position Summary: The Patient Care Technician performs a variety of clinical and environmental tasks under the direction of the Registered Nurse. The Patient Care Technician demonstrates the ability to care for patients of all ages in the clinical setting.

7:00 PM - 7:00 AM

Position Requirements

• Education: High school diploma/GED preferred.
• Certifications: CPR Required
• CNA Certification Preferred
• Special Skills: Bilingual (Spanish) abilities highly desirable
• Experience: Previous experience preferred