Patient Care Technician - Resource Team - Days, Evenings, Nights

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

Job summary

A leading healthcare system seeks a Patient Care Technician for its Resource Team. This role involves delivering patient care under RN supervision, assisting with various clinical tasks, and ensuring high-quality patient experiences. Candidates should have a CNA training background and current BLS certification. Rotating shifts are required across multiple hospital locations.

Benefits

Premium pay for eligible employees

Shift, on-call, and holiday bonuses

Qualifications

• Eligible to work in the US.
• Current BLS certification for Healthcare Providers required.
• Preferred completion of CNA training and nursing clinical rotation.

Responsibilities

• Deliver patient care under RN supervision.
• Assist with vital signs, EKG, specimen collection, and other tasks.
• Implement patient-specific care plans.

Skills

Patient care

Vital signs

EKG

Specimen collection

BLS certification

Education

Completion of accredited CNA training course

Completion of nursing clinical rotation

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 Details:

• Position: Patient Care Technician - Resource Team - Days and Evenings
• Location: Evanston and Skokie Hospitals or Glenbrook and Highland Park Hospitals
• Full Time/Part Time: Resource
• Hours: Rotating shifts based on unit needs (Days, Evenings, Nights)
• Weekend Requirement: Weekend rotation
• Required Travel: Evanston and Skokie Hospitals or Glenbrook and Highland Park Hospitals

Additional Compensation:

Premium pay for eligible employees, including shift, on-call, holiday, and other bonuses based on the employee's role.

Qualifications:

• Eligible to work in the US
• Completion of an accredited CNA training course preferred
• Completion of at least one nursing clinical rotation in medical or surgical nursing preferred

Minimum Licensure Requirements:

Current BLS certification for Healthcare Providers issued by American Heart Association. If not current, must be obtained within 90 days of hire.

Responsibilities:

• Work under RN supervision to deliver patient care
• Assist with vital signs, EKG, ultrasound, catheter and IV removal, specimen collection, bathing, ambulating, turning, hourly rounding, blood glucose, feeding, patient admission and discharge, and other delegated tasks
• Implement patient-specific care plans
• Participate in activities essential to patient care unit functioning
• Contribute to safety outcomes and high-quality patient experiences

In clinical settings, utilize appropriate patient movement equipment for non-emergency transfers. Assist with lifting up to 50 pounds in urgent situations. Wear PPE such as N95 masks or PAPR when applicable. Be prepared for physical activities like sitting, standing, walking, bending, and lifting throughout the shift.

About Endeavor Health:

Endeavor Health is a comprehensive healthcare system serving over 4.2 million residents across six counties in northeast Illinois. With over 25,000 team members and 6,000 physicians, we operate more than 300 locations and eight hospitals recognized for nursing excellence. Learn more at www.endeavorhealth.org.

We support our employees in achieving career goals and professional growth. For more information on our mission and values, visit our website. Endeavor Health is committed to reasonable accommodations and values diversity, equity, and inclusion.

EOE: We are a VEVRRA Federal Contractor, committed to equal opportunity regardless of race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, disability, or veteran status.