Patient Care Technician - Postpartum Unit - Night Shift

Edward Elmhurst Health; Evanston (IL); Hybrid; USD 26,000 - 39,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Shift pay

On-call pay

Holiday pay

Annual raises

Tuition reimbursement

Health benefits

Retirement match

Paid time off

Job summary

EVH Mother Baby Womens Hospital Evanston is seeking a Patient Care Technician for the Postpartum Unit on the night shift. You will work under the supervision of a Registered Nurse to deliver direct patient care, perform vital sign checks, EKGs, catheter care, and assist with discharge planning.

The role requires a CNA training background or nursing clinical rotation, and BLS certification. The position offers full-time hours (32 per week) with 2300-0730 shifts and weekend rotation, plus

Qualifications

• CNA training or nursing clinical rotation preferred.
• Current BLS certification required or preferred.
• Inpatient PCT or maternal child health experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assist RN with patient care on the postpartum unit.
• Record vitals, perform 12-Lead EKG, and assist with bladder ultrasound.
• Assist with Foley catheter and IV removal, specimen collection.
• Support bathing, turning, ambulation, hourly rounding, and feeding.
• Prepare patients for discharge and assist with admissions.

Skills

Vital signs

Patient care

Ambulating

Hourly rounding

Education

Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) training

Nursing clinical rotation (medical/surgical)

Job description

## Patient Care Technician - Postpartum Unit - Night ShiftApply: EVH Mother Baby Womens Hospital Evanston: Full time: Posted Today: R48490**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:** Patient Care Technician - Postpartum Unit* **Location:** Evanston, IL* **Full Time:** 32 hours /week* **Hours:** 2300-0730 will include weekend rotation* **Float:** Will float to units throughout Evanston Hospital if needed **What you will do:*** Work under the supervision of a RN to deliver patient care on the Antepartum unit* Assist with Vital Signs (includes manual blood pressure), 12-Lead EKG, Bladder Ultrasound, Foley catheter and IV adapter removal, sterile specimen collection, bathing, beds, ambulating, turning, hourly rounding, blood glucose, feeding, admitting patients to room, preparing patients for discharge and any other duties delegated by the Registered Nurse* Assist with the implementation of a patient specific care plan* Participate in other activities which are essential to the functioning of the patient care unit* Positively contributing to safety outcomes and promoting high quality patient experience **What you will need:** **Education:** Completion of an accredited certified nursing assistant (CNA) training course preferred or Completion of at least one nursing clinical rotation in medical or surgical nursing preferred**Certification:** Current BLS certification for the Healthcare Provider issued by American Heart Association**Experience:** Inpatient PCT or maternal child health experience preferred**Unique or Preferred Skills:** Inpatient PCT or maternal child health experience preferred**Benefits (For full time or part time positions):*** Premium pay such as shift, on call, holiday and more based on an employee’s job (For eligible positions)* 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* Wellness Program Savings Plan* Health Savings Account Options* Retirement Options with Company Match* Paid Time Off and Holiday Pay* Community Involvement Opportunities