Patient Care Tech

Patient Care Technician

Performs a variety of direct patient care procedures to assist the unit manager, professional staff and physicians in providing patient care focused on the needs of the patient. General patient care includes meeting the comfort and hygiene needs of the patient. Technical care involves assisting with patient testing and treatment procedures, setting up and priming IV tubing, 12-lead ECG, simple tracheostomy suctioning and care, changing dressings, performing cardiopulmonary resuscitation, and obtaining wound and throat cultures. Equipment assistance includes helping physician and professional staff in equipment supply and set up. Transport includes assisting with ambulating patients with assistive devices such as crutches and with transfer / transport procedures. Communication involves performing required documentation and communicating in a competent and effective manner to meet patient and / or family needs and regulatory requirements. Maintains strict confidentiality of patient, employee and department information to ensure patient rights. Utilizes time and resources effectively to promote quality and cost outcomes.

Position Requirements

Minimum Education : High School Diploma plus training acquired through work experience or education

Required : Less than one year of previous job-related experience

Preferred : 1-2 years of previous job-related experience

Required : Certified Nurse Assistant, BLS (Basic Life Support) through AHA

Other : Completion of a Nursing Assistant Program with placement on the Illinois Department of Health Nurse Aide Registry or verification of an equal or higher educational level in a clinically focused program. Individuals working as Patient Care Assistants at Loyola University Medical Center prior to 1997 are exempt from the above guidelines and are grandfathered into the Patient Care Tech roles upon successful completion of an in-house orientation and training program for the Patient Care Tech position.

Benefits from Day One

Competitive Shift Differentials

Career Development

Tuition Reimbursement

On Site Fitness Center (Gottlieb Memorial Hospital & LUMC)

Referral Rewards

Salary Range : $16.70 - $25.53 per hour

Actual compensation will fall within the range but may vary based on factors such as experience, qualifications, education, location, licensure, certification requirements, and comparisons to colleagues in similar roles.

Trinity Health Benefits Summary

Rooted in our Mission and Core Values, we honor the dignity of every person and recognize the unique perspectives, experiences, and talents each colleague brings. By finding common ground and embracing our differences, we grow stronger together and deliver more compassionate, person-centered care. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other status protected by federal, state, or local law.

Our Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion Trinity Health is a family of 115,000 colleagues and nearly 26,000 physicians and clinicians across 25 states. Because we serve diverse populations, our colleagues are trained to recognize the cultural beliefs, values, traditions, language preferences, and health practices of the communities that we serve and to apply that knowledge to produce positive health outcomes. We also recognize that each of us has a different way of thinking and perceiving our world and that these differences often lead to innovative solutions. Our dedication to diversity includes a unified workforce (through training and education, recruitment, retention, and development), commitment and accountability, communication, community partnerships, and supplier diversity. EOE including disability / veteran.