Patient Care Technician - Orthopedic Unit - Days

NorthShore University HealthSystem; Arlington Heights (IL); On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a dynamic healthcare team as a Patient Care Technician in a renowned orthopedic unit. In this full-time role, you will provide essential support to patients, assisting with personal care and monitoring vital signs under the guidance of nursing staff. This position offers a unique opportunity to make a meaningful impact in patient care while working in a collaborative environment. With a focus on professional growth, you will benefit from various career pathways and comprehensive benefits, including tuition reimbursement and wellness programs. If you're passionate about helping others and eager to grow in your healthcare career, this is the perfect opportunity for you.

Benefits

Annual Incentive Plan

Premium Pay

Career Pathways

Medical, Dental, and Vision Options

Tuition Reimbursement

Free Parking

Wellness Program Savings

Health Savings Account Options

Retirement Options with Company Match

Paid Time Off and Holiday Pay

Qualifications

• Completion of high school and CNA certification required.
• Current CPR certification from the American Heart Association.

Responsibilities

• Assist patients with personal care needs under RN/LPN supervision.
• Obtain patient vital signs and document care in electronic records.
• Support nursing staff with patient admissions and discharges.

Skills

Patient Care Assistance

Vital Signs Monitoring

Basic Patient Care

Communication Skills

Education

High School Diploma

CNA Certification

CPR Certification

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.

Position Highlights:

• Position: Patient Care Technician - Orthopedic Unit - Days
• Location: Arlington Heights, IL
• Full time/Part time: Full Time, 36 hours per week
• Hours: 7:00am - 3:30pm or 7am- 730pm Every other weekend / this is a year round position.
• 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. (For AIP eligible positions)
• Premium pay for eligible employees
• 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.

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.