644 Patient Care jobs in Elmhurst

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Job Description Summary The Patient Care Technician provides basic daily care to patients and support of significant others. Performs various service duties and routine technical tasks such as assisting patients with basic hygiene and daily living activities. Maintains patient care areas in a clean and orderly condition. Provides nursing care, which is appropriate for the age and development of the patient. The Patient Care Technician consistently demonstrates support of the SRAlab statement of Mission and Philosophy by striving for excellence, contributing to the team efforts and showing respect and compassion for patients and their families, fellow employees, and all others with whom there is contact at or in the interest of the institute. The Patient Care Technician demonstrates SRAlab Core Attributes: Communication, Accountability, Flexibility/Adaptability, Judgment/Problem Solving, Customer Service and SRAlab Values (Hope, Compassion, Discovery, Collaboration, and Commitment to Excellence) while fulfilling job duties.

Job Description

The Patient Care Technician:

• Performs various activities in the treatment and care of patients, including routine hygiene care, ingestion of food and fluids, elimination of body wastes, mobilization, and dressing/undressing.
• Performs and records routine technical tasks as authorized, such as collecting routine specimens, taking vital signs, collecting and recording intake and output and blood glucose, giving suppositories, performing intermittent catheterization, measuring bladder volume, hanging gastric feedings, and escorting patients.
• Collects and reports pertinent physiological, psychological, and functional data based on patient plan of care or patient need.
• Orients the patient and family to the environment, therapeutic activities, and potential safety hazards and prevention strategies as identified by the registered nurse.
• Incorporates factors related to safety into delivery of patient care as directed by the registered nurse.
• Implements interventions consistent with the plan of care as directed by a registered nurse.
• Observes patients and reports reactions or changes in patient condition to registered nurse.
• Assists in transferring patients and patient care equipment to other specified areas.
• Documents functional care, procedures, and other quantitative values in nursing database.
• Assists in monitoring supply needs to ensure adequate inventory at bedside.
• Performs all other duties that may be assigned in the best interest of SRAlab.

Reporting Relationships:

• Reports directly to the Nurse Manager or designee.
• Reports indirectly to registered nurse involved with care of patients.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities Required:

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• CNA Certification or current enrollment in an accredited nursing program required.
• Work requires successful completion of the Patient Care Technician orientation.
• Demonstrates competency in applying the principles of the growth and development of infant, child, adolescent, young adult, middle-aged adult, and geriatric patients.
• Communicates effectively using timely verbal, non-verbal, and written communication.
• Proactively takes ownership for serving the customer, team, and organization for achieving goals and for resolving problems.
• Willingly adapts to changing work demands and work environment.
• Demonstrates critical thinking skills and makes sound judgments to monitor and respond to patient needs or changes in condition.
• Anticipates assesses and addresses the needs of patients, internal and external customers to positively influence the patient/customer experience (directly or indirectly).
• Ability to transfer and position patients, consistent with lifting up to 35 lbs.

Working Conditions:

• Normal patient care environment with little or no exposure to dust or extreme temperature.
• Exposure to moderately adverse working conditions in performing certain patient care activities.
• Occasional exposure to infectious diseases when working with patients.

Pay and Benefits: Benefits and benefits eligibility can vary by position. Actual compensation will be determined by equity and qualifications of.

Requisition ID information can be found at the bottom of the page.

• Medical, Dental & Vision
• Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs)
• Health Savings Account (HSA)
• Life and Accidental, Death Insurance & Disability Insurance

• Employee Fitness Room
• Free Parking

• Exemplifies the RML REACH (Service Excellence) culture by demonstrating respect, excellence, appreciation, concern and honor in all interactions with patients, families and co-workers, and as identified in departmental and hospital wide behavioral expectations.
• Provides technical nursing care up to the validated level of training for the individual, under the direction of a Registered Nurse. Records information promptly and accurately in the medical record. All care provided is consistent with and appropriate to the age and developmental status of adult and geriatric patients. The patient care technician:
  
  • Provides timely and complete personal hygiene care and activities of daily living, including bathing, turning, weighing, toileting, ambulating, positioning, and feeding patients. Provides post mortem care. Uses appropriate personal protective equipment, hand hygiene, and isolation practices in all situations.
  • Obtains vital signs and other patient data collection, including blood pressure, temperature, pulse, respiration. Measures and records patient intake and output. Performs calorie counts. Empties urinary drainage bags, linen hampers, etc. Removes and replaces patient soft restraints according to policy after initial restraints have been applied by RN.
  • Supports the established respiratory care needs of patients. Replaces tracheostomy mask, nasal cannula or ventilator tubing that has become disconnected or displaced, and notifies RN or RCP. Replaces pulse oximeter probe on patient's finger; observes pulse oximeter readings while providing care and notifies nurse or RCP of low readings. Reports pulse oximeter, ventilator or telemetry alarms to the RCP or RN.
  • Performs simple procedures such as non-sterile dressing changes under the direction of a registered nurse.
  • Performs common bedside tests including blood glucose monitoring, and checking stools for occult blood. Reports findings immediately to the patient's nurse, and documents in Meditech.
• Observes and reports patient signs and symptoms and responses to treatments. Reports changes in the patient's condition to the registered nurse and respiratory therapist.
• Assists with admissions and discharges. Orients patient and family to room, unit and environment. Handles patient belongings carefully and records them upon admission. Collects and packages patient belongings at discharge.
• Observes or reports the emotional and spiritual needs of patients and assists in providing supportive care.
• Answers call lights and responds to needs for all patients, not just those assigned. Assists other staff members in providing care to any patient on the unit. Offers assistance to other staff without being asked.
• Performs related services and duties such as cleaning equipment, obtaining and replacing patient room supplies, and similar related activities. Ensures that all supplies used are charged according to policy.
• Insures the enhancement of personal knowledge and skills by participating in continuing education programs and reading pertinent literature, etc.
• Maintains confidentiality of the patient's clinical and personal information and medical record. Uses information systems, including computer systems, for hospital business only and within all hospital policies for information confidentiality and system security. Complies with HIPAA guidelines.
• Conducts all communications with patients, families and staff in a positive, respectful manner. Answer telephones in a pleasant, professional manner. Directs callers to appropriate personnel and/or relays unit information. Pages personnel and physicians.
• Documents accurately and timely in Meditech.
• Provides an environment that is safe for the patient based on age and developmental status. Activities includes, but are not limited to: responding to call lights and alarms quickly with appropriate intervention, using patient's name and date of birth to identify patient prior to performing patient testing, complies with swallowing and skin breakdown precautions, and implements appropriate interventions consistent with the falls prevention protocol.
• Facilitates patient/family participation in self-care based on age and developmental status.
• Demonstrates appropriate psychosocial support based on age and developmental status.
• Actively participates in staff meetings and continuing education activities. Participates on committees or task forces and attends meetings as may be assigned. Meets all annual and ongoing employee requirements (TB Testing, Annual Review, Annual Clinical Validation, and performance evaluation, etc.) by demonstrating completion prior to due date.
• Responsible for supporting a safe work environment for self and others, by reporting unsafe conditions, and by using appropriate safe work practices such as proper body mechanics and applicable safety devices (patient lift and transfer equipment; safety needles and sharps disposal, PPE, etc.). Complies with Employee Health Services policies regarding illness and injury reporting.

• Completion and documented evidence prior to January 1996 of a nursing assistant education program certified by the State of Illinois or
• Successfully passed the written nursing assistant competency test after January 1996
• Nursing students who have not completed all their training to be an LPN or RN can apply to be an Illinois CNA while continuing to go to school.
• Provide written verification that the individual has successfully completed the fundamentals of nursing and at least 40 hours of supervised clinical experience in an accredited nurse training program.
• Pass a written competency test.*

• Provides courteous service to our patients, visitors, staff, physicians, and other internal/external customers.
• Accepts or responds to change in a manner that promotes and supports departmental/hospital goals and objectives.
• Responds to the needs of the department by accepting additional assignments and or assisting others to ensure the continuity of services.
• Maintains the desk as needed which includes order entry, charges, ordering supplies, and telephone etiquette
• Transport patients, lab specimens and other as assigned.
• Follows established emergency, infection control and or universal precautions procedure as required.
• Promptly responds to the needs of the patients.
• Demonstrates the ability to manage patients of all ages or patients with special need.

• Understands and adheres to Loretto Hospital's compliance standards as they appear in the Compliance Policy, Code of Conduct and Conflict of Interest Policy.
• Keeps abreast of all pertinent federal, state and Hospital regulations, laws, and policies as they presently exist and as they change or are modified.

• High school diploma or GED required
• CNA, EMT-B, EMT-P or PCT Certification required
• 6 months or more experience in Medical, Surgical, Telemetry, and Critical Care related fields
• Current CPR certification
• Ability to communicate effectively with patients and healthcare team members
• Strong attention to detail and ability to multitask

Salary: $756 / Week

Amergis Healthcare is actively looking for a Patient Care Tech that would be interested in an 13 Week, contract opportunity at a hospital in Hinsdale, IL. Additional details of the contract are below:

Position: Patient Care tech

Location: Hinsdale, IL

Pay Rate (Local): $21/hr

Schedule:

• 24-36 hours/week (will consider applicants for both)

• Nights

• Overnights; 7 PM - 7 AM

Duration:

• 13 Weeks (likely extension)

Requirements:

• 2+ year of experience as PCT in hospital

• vents/trachs experience

• reliable, little RTO/ call offs

• ASAP Start

Benefits

At Amergis, we firmly believe that our employees are the heartbeat of our organization and we are happy to offer the following benefits:

• Competitive pay & weekly paychecks

• Health, dental, vision, and life insurance

• 401(k) savings plan

• Awards and recognition programs

*Benefit eligibility is dependent on employment status.

About Amergis

Amergis, formerly known as Maxim Healthcare Staffing, has served our clients and communities by connecting people to the work that matters since 1988. We provide meaningful opportunities to our extensive network of healthcare and school-based professionals, ready to work in any hospital, government facility, or school. Through partnership and innovation, Amergis creates unmatched staffing experiences to deliver the best workforce solutions.

Amergis is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religion, national origin, disability, protected Veteran status, age, or any other characteristic protected by law.

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Life at Northwestern Medicine means being a part of their relentless quest to deliver world-class health care, facilitate groundbreaking research, and build healthier communities across Chicagoland and beyond. It means no matter where you work within the organization, you're an integral part of the mission. Northwestern Medicine is committed to cultivating a workforce as diverse as the patients served. And they are committed to a better employee experience, with a culture, benefits, and programs that support your well-being, your personal and professional development, and your goals. Because what makes you better, makes their patients better.

• Provide direct patient care by assisting with admissions, discharges, hygiene, feeding, mobility, vital signs, specimen collection, and newborn care, including hearing screenings and glucose checks
• Support clinical procedures such as EKGs, fetal monitoring, phlebotomy, oxygen setup, and post-operative care, while adhering to safety and infection control protocols
• Maintain accurate documentation of patient observations, intake/output, and care activities, promptly reporting any changes in condition to the RN
• Contribute to a safe, clean, and efficient care environment by cleaning equipment, stocking supplies, maintaining patient rooms, and handling patient belongings
• Participate in team-based care through staff meetings, training, quality improvement initiatives, and supporting a Patients First approach in all interactions

• CNA Certification or current enrollment in school of nursing with completed basic clinical rotations is required
• CPR/Basic Life Support certifications from the American Heart Association are required
• Must score a 90% or higher on annual mandatory Health and Safety Training quizzes
• Relevant soft skills include flexibility, organization, multi-tasking, critical thinking, and level-headedness in stressful situations

• Part-time: Two 12-hour shifts per week, with rotating weekends
• Full-time: Three 12-hour shifts per week, with rotating weekends
• Northwestern Memorial Healthcare offers comprehensive training and development opportunities, mentorship programs, educational support and student loan repayment

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Amergis Healthcare is actively looking for a Patient Care Techthat would be interested in an 13 Week, contract opportunity at a hospital in Hinsdale, IL. Additional details of the contract are below: Position: Patient Care tech Location: Hinsdale, IL Pay Rate (Local): $21/hr Schedule: 24-36 hours/week (will consider applicants for both) Nights Overnights; 7 PM - 7 AM Duration: 13 Weeks (likely extension) Requirements: 2+ year of experience as PCT in hospital vents/trachs experience reliable, little RTO/ call offs ASAP Start Benefits At Amergis, we firmly believe that our employees are the heartbeat of our organization and we are happy to offer the following benefits: Competitive pay & weekly paychecks Health, dental, vision, and life insurance 401(k) savings plan Awards and recognition programs *Benefit eligibility is dependent on employment status. About Amergis Amergis, formerly known as Maxim Healthcare Staffing, has served our clients and communities by connecting people to the work that matters since 1988. We provide meaningful opportunities to our extensive network of healthcare and school-based professionals, ready to work in any hospital, government facility, or school. Through partnership and innovation, Amergis creates unmatched staffing experiences to deliver the best workforce solutions. Amergis is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religion, national origin, disability, protected Veteran status, age, or any other characteristic protected by law.