Staff Support Tech - GI - Days

NorthShore University HealthSystem; Highland Park (IL); On-site; USD 2,595,398 - 3,763,603; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Premium pay

Incentive pay

Annual raises based on performance

Career Pathways

Medical, Dental, Vision options

Tuition Reimbursement

Free Parking

Wellness Program Savings Plan

Health Savings Account Options

Retirement Options with Company Match

Paid Time Off

Job summary

Endeavor Health is seeking a Staff Support Assistant in Highland Park to assist the clinical team with patient care tasks. Per diem role with hours as needed, typically 8:00 AM to 5:30 PM, Monday through Friday.

The position involves answering call lights, rounds for safety and comfort, patient transfers, meal setup, and maintaining clean, safe patient rooms. Responsibilities include assisting with hygiene, transporting patients as directed by the RN, and following infection control standards.

Responsibilities

• Responds to the immediate needs of the patient by answering patient call lights promptly and courteously.
• As directed, by RN, makes hourly or more frequent rounds on patients for safety, comfort, and meeting patients' needs/requests
• Positions, lifts, transfers, and ambulates patients as directed by the RN
• Assist with setting up meals for patients and ordering meals
• Keeps patient rooms tidy, refreshes patient's linen as need, removes unnecessary equipment and linen
• Assists patient with simple hygiene/comfort measures such as washing hands/face and oral care
• As directed by the RN, transports patient to other departments or when patient being discharge
• When directed by the RN, remains with the patient continuously for patient safety.
• Handles infectious waste and linen according to established hospital procedure
• Adheres to proper infection control standards and hand washing techniques to avoid cross contamination
• Cleans and disinfects unit specific equipment
• "Runner" to other departments, when needed to obtain necessary items for patient care

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 Highlights:

• Position: Staff Support Assistant
• Location: Highland Park
• Per Diem
• Hours: As needed 8a - 5:30p M-F (Hrs Vary)

What you will do:

The Staff Support assists the clinical team with various duties that may include:

• Responds to the immediate needs of the patient by answering patient call lights promptly and courteously.
• As directed, by RN, makes hourly or more frequent rounds on patients for safety, comfort, and meeting patients' needs/requests
• Positions, lifts, transfers, and ambulates patients as directed by the RN
• Assist with setting up meals for patients and ordering meals
• Keeps patient rooms tidy, refreshes patient's linen as need, removes unnecessary equipment and linen
• Assists patient with simple hygiene/comfort measures such as washing hands/face and oral care
• As directed by the RN, transports patient to other departments or when patient being discharge
• When directed by the RN, remains with the patient continuously for patient safety.
• Handles infectious waste and linen according to established hospital procedure
• Adheres to proper infection control standards and hand washing techniques to avoid cross contamination
• Cleans and disinfects unit specific equipment
• \"Runner\" to other departments, when needed to obtain necessary items for patient care

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
• Free Parking
• Wellness Program Savings Plan
• Health Savings Account Options
• Retirement Options with Company Match
• Paid Time Off and Holiday Pay
• Community Involvement Opportunities

Endeavor 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.