Patient Care Technician- Per Diem Level I- Ortho Unit - Days / EveningsData Meaning • Arlington Heights, IL, US

Patient Care Technician- Per Diem Level I- Ortho Unit - Days / Evenings

Data Meaning • Arlington Heights, IL, US

20 hours ago

Job type

Full-time

Job description

Patient Care Technician Orthopedic Unit Days / Evenings

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 : Patient Care Technician Orthopedic Unit Days / Evenings
Location : Arlington Heights, IL
Per Diem level I, Must be able to work at least 48 hours every 6 weeks. 12 hours of weekend time required.
Hours : 7 : 00am - 3 : 30pm and Must be able to some Fridays 3pm-11 : 30pm
Required Travel : No

What You Will Do :

Assists patients with personal care needs including bathing, grooming, oral care, eating, use of bedpan or urinal, positioning, answering and responding to patient call lights, bed making, etc. under the supervision of a RN / LPN.

Assists with exercising and ambulating patient; utilizes correct body mechanics while assisting with patient mobility; maintains physical safety and comfort of patient under supervision of a RN / LPN.

Obtains patient vital signs, input and output checks, and accu-checks, and reports abnormalities to the nurse. As directed by RN / LPN performs procedures such as EKG's, perineal care, emptying of foley bags, application of restraints, backrubs, etc. Collects specimens such as urine, feces, sputum, and delivers as necessary. Documents basic patient care into electronic medical record.

Assists nursing and clerical staff with admitting, discharging, transferring, ambulating, transporting, and observing patients to ensure safety as directed. Adequately answers unit phones and can effectively direct phone calls to the appropriate parties. May perform duties of an Observation Assistant as needed.

What You Will Need :

The level of knowledge normally obtained through the completion of high school

Completion of an accredited CNA course and the successful completion of the CNA certification exam, EMT or paramedics training course, or current enrollment in an accredited nursing program with the completion of at least one major clinical medical or surgical rotation required

Current CPR certification from the American Heart Association

Benefits :

Eligibility for our Annual Incentive Plan, which offers the potential to earn a certain percentage amount of your base salary based on organizational performance.

Premium pay such as shift, on call, holiday and more based on an employee's job

Incentive pay for select positions

Opportunity for annual increases based on performance

Career Pathways to Promote Professional Growth and Development

Free Parking

Retirement Options with Company Match

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.

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.

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.

Diversity, equity and inclusion is at the core of who we are; being there for our patients and each other with compassion, respect and empathy. We believe that our strength resides in our differences and in connecting our best to provide community-connected healthcare for all.

EOE : Race / Color / Sex / Sexual Orientation / Gender Identity / Religion / National Origin / Disability / Vets, VEVRRA Federal Contractor.

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