Unit Secretary/Patient Care Technician - Women and Infants - DaysData Meaning • Arlington Heights, IL, US

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Unit Secretary / Patient Care Technician - Women and Infants - Days

Data Meaning • Arlington Heights, IL, US

2 days ago

Job type

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Job description

Unit Secretary / Patient Care Technician - Women And Infants

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 :

Location : Arlington Heights, IL
Full time / Part time : Part time, 24 hours / week
Hours : 7 : 00am-7 : 30pm, Every other weekend
Required Travel : No

What you will do :

Orders special care equipment for the patient utilizing unit protocol and hospital computer information systems. Analyzes documents to ensure department specific requirements have been met prior to entering equipment orders or sending appropriate documents to HIM for scanning. Continually updates electronic medical information vital for patient care. When applicable ensures unit specific patient charges are entered into the appropriate information system.

Triages physician and inter-department questions and resolves or refers to appropriate staff as needed. Performs customer service support utilizing the AIDET approach, answering telephones and may escort patients to treatment areas.

Provides patient care under the supervision of a Registered Nurse. Assists patients with ADLs, answering and responding to patient call lights, bed making, etc.

Obtains patient temperature, pulse, respirations, blood pressure, saturation of peripheral oxygen reading, intake and output checks, BG checks (POC), and reports abnormalities to the appropriate individual. Performs procedures as directed by the RN such as thermal applications, perineal care, removal of IVs and Foley catheters, emptying of foley bags, application of restraints, backrubs, etc. Collects specimens such as urine, feces, sputum, and delivers as necessary.

Documents basic patient care, supply and equipment orders (i.e. specimen collections, basic labs, diet orders, EKGs) as directed per unit protocol, into the electronic medical record

Transports medications, which are not controlled substances. May be authorized to access secured medication storage locations to perform job related functions.

Assists nursing and clerical staff with admitting, discharging, transferring, ambulating and transporting patients as directed. Obtains confirmation of diagnostic or medical appointments.

May perform duties of an Observation Assistant as needed.

Provides administrative support including photocopying, electronic transmission of medical information to physicians, contacting physicians' offices, pharmacy, and coordination with other departments to facilitate patient care and record keeping. Monitors printers, facsimile machines, and tube stations and distributes information to team members as appropriate.

What you will need :

Education : High school diploma required or 5 years' experience as a CNA / PCT with 3 years' minimum experience in an acute care setting.

Certification : Completion of an Accredited Certified Nursing Assistance course, EMT or paramedics training course, or current enrollment in an accredited nursing program with completion of at least one major clinical medical or surgical rotation required.

Current CPR certification from American Heart Association.

Data entry or order entry experience on a computer preferred.

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 for eligible employees

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.

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.

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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