Patient Care Technician - Post Surgical Unit – Nights

Endeavor Health; Arlington Heights (IL); On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider is seeking a Patient Care Technician for the Post Surgical Unit. In this role, you will assist patients with their personal care needs and vital signs under the supervision of a nurse. The ideal candidate will possess a high school diploma and CNA certification, ensuring compassionate patient care in a dynamic hospital environment. Join a diverse team dedicated to delivering quality healthcare.

Benefits

Annual Incentive Plan

Tuition reimbursement

Paid time off

Retirement options with company match

Health savings account options

Qualifications

• Completion of accredited CNA course and successful CNA certification exam.
• Current enrollment in a nursing program with clinical rotation completed.
• Current CPR certification from the American Heart Association.

Responsibilities

• Assist patients with personal care needs under supervision.
• Obtain patient vital signs, and report abnormalities to the nurse.
• Document basic patient care into electronic medical records.

Skills

Patient Care

Communication

Teamwork

Education

High school diploma

CNA certification

CPR certification

Job description

Patient Care Technician - Post Surgical Unit – Nights

Patient Care Technician - Post Surgical Unit – Nights

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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. Requirements include completion of high school, completion of an accredited CNA course and successful CNA certification exam, EMT or paramedics training course, or current enrollment in an accredited nursing program with at least one major clinical medical or surgical rotation completed. Current CPR certification from the American Heart Association is required. Benefits include eligibility for Annual Incentive Plan, premium pay, career pathways, medical/dental/pet/vision options, tuition reimbursement, free parking, wellness program, health savings account options, retirement options with company match, paid time off and holiday pay, and community involvement opportunities. Endeavor Health is a fully integrated healthcare delivery system serving northeast Illinois with over 25,000 team members and more than 6,000 physicians across multiple hospitals and ambulatory locations. The organization values diversity, equity, inclusion, and provides reasonable accommodations for individuals with disabilities.

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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