PCT - Observation Unit - Days

Edward Elmhurst Health; Elmhurst (IL); On-site; USD 28,000 - 40,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Premium pay for shifts

Holiday pay

Tuition reimbursement

Free parking

Wellness program

Health savings account

Retirement with company match

Paid time off

Community involvement opportunities

Job summary

Edward Elmhurst Health in Elmhurst, IL is seeking a Patient Care Technician for the Observation Unit at Elmhurst Main Hospital Campus. You will assist RNs with routine patient care, support patient comfort and safety, and follow established procedures in a fast-paced environment.

Required qualifications include CPR certification (American Heart Association) and six months of patient care experience or nursing clinical rotation. The role emphasizes teamwork and following directions.

Qualifications

• Current CPR certification issued by the American Heart Association.
• Six months of patient care experience or nursing clinical rotation, or equivalent.
• Successful completion of an accredited nursing assistant training course or equivalent.
• Strong interpersonal skills, including teamwork, prioritization and the ability to receive and follow directions.

Responsibilities

• Perform patient care tasks under the direction of a Registered Nurse (RN) and according to established procedures.
• Assist with patient care activities to support comfort, safety and well-being.
• Maintain patient safety and communicate patient needs to the care team.
• Collaborate with the healthcare team to support individualized care plans.

Skills

Teamwork

Prioritization

Following directions

Education

CPR Certification (American Heart Association)

Job description

## PCT - Observation Unit - DaysApply: EMH Main Hospital Elmhurst: Full time: Posted Yesterday: R40043**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 Highlights:*** **Position**: Patient Care Technician - Observation Unit* **Location**: Elmhurst Main Hospital Campus - 155 E. Brush Hill Rd., Elmhurst, IL 60126* **Full-Time**: 36/hr per week* **Hours**: 7:00am-7:30pm with every 3rd weekend and holiday track**What you will do:**The Patient Care Tech, under the directions of a Registered Nurse (RN) and, according to established procedures, performs patient care tasks and patient care procedures necessary to provide for the care, comfort and safety of patients.**What you will need:*** Education: N/A* Certification: Current CPR Certification issued by the American Heart Association* Experience: Successful completion of an accredited nursing assistant training course or minimum six months of previous patient care experience or equivalent or completion of one nursing clinical rotation* Successful completion of care Companion Course within six months of hire when course is required by the department.* Unique or Preferred Skills: Excellent interpersonal skills including teamwork, ability to prioritize, ability to receive and follow through on directions.**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, and Vision options + Tuition Reimbursement + Free Parking at designated locations + Wellness Program Savings Plan + Health Savings Account Options + Retirement Options with Company Match + Paid Time Off + Community Involvement OpportunitiesEndeavor Health is a fully integrated healthcare delivery system committed to providing access to quality, vibrant, community-connected care, serving an area of more than 4.2 million residents across six northeast Illinois counties. Our more than 25,000 team members and more than 6,000 physicians aim to deliver transformative patient experiences and expert care close to home across more than 300 ambulatory locations and eight acute care hospitals – Edward (Naperville), Elmhurst, Evanston, Glenbrook (Glenview), Highland Park, Northwest Community (Arlington Heights) Skokie and Swedish (Chicago) – all recognized as Magnet hospitals for nursing excellence. For more information, visit www.endeavorhealth.org.When you work for Endeavor Health, you will be part of an organization that encourages its employees to achieve career goals and maximize their professional potential.Please explore our website (www.endeavorhealth.org) to better understand how Endeavor Health delivers on its mission to “help everyone in our communities be their best”.Endeavor Health is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodation to individuals with disabilities. Please refer to the main career page for more information.At Endeavor Health, we are united by a shared commitment to working together to create a culture of connection and belonging—each of us bringing different skills and experiences as we deliver safe, seamless, and personal care. Every person, every time. We are committed to fostering an environment where all team members can be their best, learn, and pursue excellence together.EOE: Race/Color/Sex/Sexual Orientation/ Gender Identity/Religion/National Origin/Disability/Vets, VEVRRA Federal Contractor.