Patient Care Technician, PCT - Nights

ScionHealth; Northlake (IL); On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider is seeking a Patient Care Technician for night shifts. Responsibilities include assisting patients with daily living activities, preparing rooms, and communicating care needs to nursing staff. Successful candidates will have a high school diploma and be able to deliver compassionate patient care in a dynamic environment.

Benefits

Comprehensive benefits package including Medical, Dental, and Vision

401(k) and FSA/HSA options

Paid Time Off

Wellness programs

Qualifications

• Minimum 6 months of experience in a healthcare setting.
• BLS certification required.
• State Certified Nursing Assistant licensure preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assist patients with activities of daily living.
• Document patient care and communicate with RNs.
• Prepare patient rooms and provide general nursing care.

Skills

Excellent communication skills

Basic computer knowledge

Ability to organize tasks

Education

High school graduate or GED

Successful completion of a Patient Care Training program

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Description

Description

At ScionHealth, we empower our caregivers to do what they do best. We value every voice by caring deeply for every patient and each other. We show courage by running toward the challenge and we lean into new ideas by embracing curiosity and question asking. Together, we create our culture by living our values in our day-to-day interactions with our patients and teammates.

Job Summary

• Performs patient observation, documents patient care and response to care and communicates significant information to the registered nurse and other appropriate team members.
  
  

Essential Functions

• Assists patients with activities of daily living
• Consults with and keeps supervisor informed of unit activities, needs, and problems related to patient care
• Provide basic care to non-acutely ill patients
• Provides general nursing care such as positioning the patient, lifting, turning, applying/utilizing special equipment, assisting in the use of bed pan, urinal or commode, ambulating the patient, pre operative and post operative care, and application of binder or anti embolic stockings, bed bath, oral/hair/back care, changing bed linens, cleaning over bed table, and bedside stand, straightening patient room and other general care necessary during the shift.
• Takes and records temperature, pulse, respiration, weight, height, blood pressure, and intake and output measurements accurately. Documents in a timely manner.
• Prepares patient room and bed for admission and transfers and ensures all necessary equipment is in room. Maintains an attractive and comfortable environment for patients with special consideration to cleanliness of room, ventilation, and lighting
• Assists in patient admission, transfer, and discharge procedures. Assist with handling and care of patient belongings and other personal property
• Answers patient call lights, telephone, and paging system and responds as appropriate
• Under the direction of the Registered Nurse, performs routine treatment procedures such as enemas, application of appliances for heat and cold
• Able to release, remove, and reapply restraints to patient under the direction of an RN
• Ensures patient is in proper position and alignment
• Assist Registered Nurse and/or LVN/LPN with complicated patient treatment procedures
• Serves and removes patient meal tray in timely manner. Assists with feeding and/or preparing items such as opening milk container, cutting food for patient
• Assist in the maintenance of a safe and clean environment
• Perform these duties under the direction and supervision of a Registered Nurse
• Provide direct patient care for patients on the Patient Care Unit
• Services are determined by the patient’s plan of care and include personal care and activities under the direction of the Licensed Care Giver and in conjunction with the Respiratory and Rehab departments and the Laboratory
• Functions as a member of the Patient Care Team in conjunction with the Licensed Direct Care Giver
  
  

Knowledge/Skills/Abilities/Expectations

• Approximate percent of time required to travel: 0%
• Must read, write and speak fluent English
• Must have good and regular attendance
• Excellent oral and written communication and interpersonal skills
• Basic computer knowledge
• Able to organize tasks, develop action plans, set priorities and function under stressful situations
• Ability to maintain a good working relationship both within the department and with other departments
• Performs other related duties as assigned
  
  

Salary Range: $17.00 - $25.50/Hour

ScionHealth has a comprehensive benefits package for benefit-eligible employees that includes Medical, Dental, Vision, 401(k), FSA/HSA, Life Insurance, Paid Time Off, and Wellness.

Qualifications

Education

• High school graduate or GED
• Successful completion of a Patient Care Training program
  
  

Licenses/Certification

• State Certified Nursing Assistant licensure preferred
• BLS certification required
  
  

Experience

• Minimum 6 months experience
  
  

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Entry level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Health Care Provider

• Industries

  Hospitals and Health Care

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