PATIENT CARE TECHNICIAN - TRAUMA/ CDU

Cook County Health; Illinois; On-site; USD 33,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

Cook County Health's Trauma/Clinical Decision Unit at John H. Stroger Jr. Hospital seeks a Patient Care Technician for the 11:00 PM–7:15 AM shift. You will support licensed RNs, prepare rooms, assist with ADLs, and monitor patients in a high‑acuity hospital setting.

This role requires a High School diploma or GED, valid CNA and BLS certifications, and basic computer skills; prior CNA experience and bilingual abilities are preferred.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or GED required; transcripts at interview.
• Valid CNA certification required; provide proof at time of interview.
• Valid Basic Life Support (BLS) certification required; provide proof at time of interview.
• Basic computer skills.

Responsibilities

• Interface daily with patients and care team.
• Prepare patient rooms and beds for admissions and transfers.
• Provide patient care for ADLs and comfort throughout shift.
• Record intake, output, and vital signs accurately in EMR.
• Assist with pre/postoperative care and mobility.
• Document patient care clearly and promptly.

Skills

Empathy

Communication

Teamwork

Basic computer skills

Education

High School diploma or GED

Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) certification

Basic Life Support (BLS) certification

Job description

PLEASE BE ADVISED that this position is covered by the collective bargaining agreement between Cook County and the SEIU 73 Union. Pursuant to the collective bargaining agreement, Cook County will exhaust internal eligible applicants prior to considering external applicants. Cook County is assembling a list of qualified candidates for this position that will be considered should the position not

DEPARTMENT: TRAUMA/ CLINICAL DECISION UNIT

LOCATION: JOHN H. STROGER JR. HOSPITAL

SHIFT: 11:00PM - 7:15AM

PAY RANGE: $24.119- $29.159

Starting salary is commensurate with years of experience indicated at time of application submittal. Experience not disclosed or documented at the time of application will not be considered for initial step placement.

JOB SUMMARY SEIU 73

The Patient Care Technician assists the professional nurse in the provision of patient care needs according to the plan of care. Takes responsibility and accountability for learning and adhering to hospital and nursing policies and procedures, care of the environment and supplies and equipment within the scope of training. Performs other duties as assigned under direction of a Licensed Registered Professional Nurse (RN).

Typical Duties

• Interfaces daily with patients. Nurses, Nurse Coordinator, Divisional Nursing Director, Support Staff, and Physicians.
• Prepares patient rooms and patient beds for receiving admissions, returning surgical patient, transfer, or emergencies.
• Provides patient care, Activities of Daily Living (ADLs) (eating, bathing, changing of bed linens, dressing patient, mobility and continence) and other general care, as necessary throughout the day to assure patient's physical comfort.
• Obtains intakes & output and document in emergency medical record.
• Empties Foley catheter at a minimum of every eight (8) hours or hourly, as needed or as directed by RN. Documents in the EMR.
• Empties patient drains as directed by RN. Document in the EMR.
• Takes and records temperature, blood pressure, pulse, respiration, weight, height in an accurate and precise manner.
• Measures and records intake and output in an accurate and precise manner.
• Assists with pre and post-operative care, such as positioning patient, lifting and turning patient with proper body mechanics, ambulating patients and applying/utilizing special equipment as necessary.
• Assists and accompanies patient in the admission, transfer and discharge process while assuring comfort.
• Participates in nursing reports by receiving and contributing to status report of patients.
• Performs treatment procedures such as enemas, surgical skin preparations and application of ice packs and heat assuring patient comfort.
• Prepares patients for meals, assists in feeding patient if necessary, and distributes water and other nourishments according to patient needs.
• Performs general care activities for patients in isolation.
• Provides close observation care to patients.
• Provides post-mortem care.
• Makes rounds, anticipates patient needs, and responds to patient call lights promptly.
• Collects specimens, labels properly and transports to proper area in a timely manner.
• Reports to appropriate nursing personnel pertinent information including any changes observed in condition or behavior of patient.
• Assists in maintaining a safe and clean environment by keeping order in patient rooms, reporting equipment that is out of order, cleaning equipment (as assigned) and distributing unit linen and supplies.
• Documents appropriate patient care Information in a clear legible, concise manner.
• Utilizes AIDET when interacting with patients during hand-off process, and endorsement to healthcare team member during patient transition or shift change. This will include current evidenced-based practice (EBP) tools, such as AIDET, SBAR, hourly rounds, etc.
• Adapts to change in workload, or patient assignments.
• Adapts to change in workload or patient assignments.
• Recognizes and responds to priorities in patient care.
• Performs assigned duties independently, willingly cooperates.
• Assists in exceeding patient satisfaction.
• Functions in an accurate, precise, calm manner in emergency and crisis situations.
• Evacuates patient in an emergency, according to fire and evacuation policy.
• Uses safety devices and standard precautions to prevent the spread of infection and disease.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications

• High School diploma or GED (Must provide transcripts at time of interview)
• Valid and Current certification as a Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) (Must provide proof at time of interview)
• Valid and current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification (Must provide proof at time of interview)
• Basic computer skills

Preferred Qualifications

• One (1) year experience as a Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA)
• Bilingual

VETERAN PREFERENCE

When applying for employment with the Cook County Health & Hospitals System, preference is given to honorably discharged Veterans who have served in the Armed Forces of the United States for not less than 6 months of continuous service.

To Take Advantage Of This Preference a Veteran Must

• Meet the minimum qualifications for the position.
• Identify self as a Veteran on the employment application by answering yes to the question by answering yes to the question, "Are you a Military Veteran?"
• Attach a copy of their DD 214, DD 215 or NGB 22 (Notice of Separation at time of application filing. Please note: If you have multiple DD214s, 215s, or NGB 22S, Please submit the one with the latest date. Coast Guard must submit a certified copy of the military separation from either the Department of Transportation (Before 9/11) or the Department of Homeland Security (After 9/11). Discharge papers must list and Honorable Discharge Status. Discharge papers not listing an Honorable Discharge Status are not acceptable

• A copy of a valid State ID Card or Driver’s License which identifies the holder of the ID as a Veteran, may also be attached to the application at time of filing.

If items are not attached, you will not be eligible for Veteran Preference

VETERANS MUST PROVIDE ORIGINAL APPLICABLE DISCHARGE PAPERS OR APPLICABLE STATE ID CARD OR DRIVER’S LICENSE AT TIME OF INTERVIEW.

MUST MEET ALL REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS AT TIME OF APPLICATION FILING.

• Degrees awarded outside of the United States with the exception of those awarded in one of the United States’ territories and Canada must be credentialed by an approved U. S. credential evaluation service belonging to the National Association of Credential Evaluation Services (NACES) or the Association of International Credential Evaluators (AICE). Original credentialing documents must be presented at time of interview.
• Please note all offers of employment are contingent upon the following conditions: satisfactory professional & employment references, healthcare and criminal background checks, appropriate licensure/certifications and the successful completion of a physical and pre-employment drug screen.
• CCHHS is strictly prohibited from conditioning, basing or knowingly prejudicing or affecting any term or aspect of County employment or hiring upon or because of any political reason or factor.

COOK COUNTY HEALTH & HOSPITALS SYSTEM IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER.

Collective Bargaining Unit

SEIU Local 73

Organization

Health and Hospital Systems