Patient Care Tech - Medical 5th Floor - Day Shift
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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.Patient Care Technician - Med/Surg - Day Shift
Position Highlights:
Sign on bonus : N/A
Position : Patient Care Technician
Location: Elmhurst Hospital
Full Time/Part Time: Full Time
Hours : Day Shift (7-7) Rotating Holidays/Weekends
Required Travel : no
What you will do:
The Patient Care Tech, under the directions of a Registered Nurse (RN) and, according to established procedures, performs patient care tasks and patient care procedures necessary to provide for the care, comfort and safety of patients.
What you will need:
Education: N/A
Certification: Current CPR Certification issues by either American Heart Associates or American Red Cross
Experience: Successful completion of an accredited nursing assistant training course or minimum six months of previous patient care experience or equivalent or completion of one nursing clinical rotation
Successful completion of care Companion Course within six months of hire when course is required by the department.
Unique or Preferred Skills: Excellent interpersonal skills including teamwork, ability to prioritize, ability to receive and follow through on directions.
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, and Vision options
Tuition Reimbursement
Free Parking at designated locations
Wellness Program Savings Plan
Health Savings Account Options
Retirement Options with Company Match
Paid Time Off
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
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 ( 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.
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.
Patient Care Tech
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Details Department: Staffing Resource Center - Regional Float PoolSchedule: PRN 12-hour Night Shift with weekend and holiday commitment requiredFacility: Ascension Saint Alexius, Ascension Alexian Brothers, Ascension Tallgrass, and Ascension Saint Joseph - ChicagoLocation: Hoffman Estates, Elk Grove Village, Bolingbrook, and Chicago, ILSalary: $18.15 per hour **This is a regional float position and you must commit to working at all 4 sites. You must also commit to working 10 shifts in 6 weeks (3 of them being weekend shifts, and 1 winter and 1 summer holiday)Benefits Paid time off (PTO) Various health insurance options & wellness plans Retirement benefits including employer match plans Long-term & short-term disability Employee assistance programs (EAP) Parental leave & adoption assistance Tuition reimbursement Ways to give back to your communityBenefit options and eligibility vary by position. Compensation varies based on factors including, but not limited to, experience, skills, education, performance and salary range at the time of the offer.Responsibilities Perform basic clinical and non-clinical patient care activities under supervision.Aid with movement and placement of patients.Assist patients with tending to personal care and activities of daily living.Report findings or changes in physical, mental and emotional conditions to nursing staff.Document necessary records.Keep patient rooms clean, orderly, and maintains medical equipmentRequirements Licensure / Certification / Registration:BLS Provider obtained within 1 Month (30 days) of hire date or job transfer date required. American Heart Association or American Red Cross accepted.One or more of the following:Emergency Medical Tech credentialed from the Illinois Board Of Division of Emergency Medical Services and Highway Safety obtained prior to hire date or job transfer date required. Intermediate or Advanced also acceptable.Practical/Vocational Nurse credentialed from the Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation obtained prior to hire date or job transfer date required.Nurse Aide credentialed from the Illinois Department of Public Health obtained prior to hire date or job transfer date required. Nursing student who has completed on semester of medical surgical nursing is also acceptable.Education:High School diploma equivalency OR 1 year of applicable cumulative job specific experience required.Note: Required professional licensure/certification can be used in lieu of education or experience, if applicable.Additional Preferences *Must have 1-2 years of CNA/PCT experience*Must be certified #LI-KF1Why Join Our Team Ascension Illinois delivers compassionate, personalized care throughout Chicago and its surrounding suburbs. As one of the largest health systems in Illinois with 15 hospitals and more than 230 sites of care, you will find an environment that allows you to thrive and create a career path you love. Join a diverse team of more than 17,000 associates and more than 600 providers who are dedicated to providing compassionate, personalized care to all.Ascension is a leading non-profit, faith-based national health system made up of over 134,000 associates and 2,600 sites of care, including more than 140 hospitals and 40 senior living communities in 19 states.Our Mission, Vision and Values encompass everything we do at Ascension. Every associate is empowered to give back, volunteer and make a positive impact in their community. Ascension careers are more than jobs; they are opportunities to enhance your life and the lives of the people around you.Equal Employment Opportunity Employer Ascension provides Equal Employment Opportunities (EEO) to all associates and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex/gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, childbirth, and related medical conditions, lactation, breastfeeding, national origin, citizenship, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, marital status, all as defined by applicable law, and any other legally protected status or characteristic in accordance with applicable federal, state and local laws.For further information, view the EEO Know Your Rights (English) poster or EEO Know Your Rights (Spanish) poster.As a military friendly organization, Ascension promotes career flexibility and offers many benefits to help support the well-being of our military families, spouses, veterans and reservists. Our associates are empowered to apply their military experience and unique perspective to their civilian career with Ascension.Pay Non-Discrimination NoticePlease note that Ascension will make an offer of employment only to individuals who have applied for a position using our official application. Be on alert for possible fraudulent offers of employment. Ascension will not solicit money or banking information from applicants.E-Verify Statement This employer participates in the Electronic Employment Verification Program. Please click the E-Verify link below for more information.E-Verify
Patient Care Tech
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Join to apply for the Patient Care Tech role at RML Specialty Hospital Continue with Google Continue with Google 3 months ago Be among the first 25 applicants Join to apply for the Patient Care Tech role at RML Specialty Hospital Get AI-powered advice on this job and more exclusive features. Sign in to access AI-powered advices Continue with Google Continue with Google Continue with Google Continue with Google Continue with Google Continue with Google Continue with Google Continue with Google Continue with Google Continue with Google Continue with Google Continue with Google RML Specialty Hospital provided pay range This range is provided by RML Specialty Hospital. Your actual pay will be based on your skills and experience — talk with your recruiter to learn more. Base pay range $18.00/yr - $3.71/yr 3,000 Sign-On Bonus!** Job Details Job Title: Patient Care Tech 3,000 Sign-On Bonus!** Job Details Job Title: Patient Care Tech Department/Location: Nursing D Wing / Hinsdale, IL Shift: 7:00 AM - 7:30 pm - (3) 12-hour shifts per week, including rotating weekends and holidays Full-time (72 hours per pay period) + Benefit-eligible FTE: 0.9 Req. Number: 1632 Compensation : Pay is determined by various factors, including but not limited to job-specific requirements, individual experience, internal pay equity, and organizational needs/budget considerations, all in alignment with our RML's compensation philosophy. Additionally, you may be eligible for a discretionary annual incentive program based on both individual and organizational performance. Benefits RML offers competitive compensation and excellent benefits package. Employees can choose from a large selection of benefits that help protect their health, wealth, and well-being. Benefits include: Medical, Dental & Vision Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs) Health Savings Account (HSA) Life and Accidental, Death Insurance & Disability Insurance 401(k) Retirement Plan (6% company match ) - For every 1 an employee contributes, RML contributes 1 to their accounts. Employees are 100 percent vested in the money both they and RML contribute. Tuition Reimbursement up to 5k per calendar year Employee Assistance Plan (EAP) For employees who may need help managing stress, RML offers an EAP at no cost. Counselors are available 24 hours a day to both employees and their family members. Banking Alternatives (e.g. HealthCare Associates Credit Union) PTO: Employees can accrue up to 26 days off annually. Referral Rewards (upwards of 4k) Employee Fitness Room Free Parking Under the direction of the Registered Nurse and according to established policies and procedures, provides basic nursing care to patients. Assists professional nurses and respiratory therapists with complex patient care up to the validated level of training. Provides age and developmentally appropriate care to adult and geriatric patients and their families. Principal Duties And Responsibilities 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. Job Requirements And Characteristics Minimum Preferred Skills and Abilities The analytical ability to discern significant signs, symptoms and changes in patient condition and accurately report and document patient related data. The interpersonal skills necessary to consistently interact in a courteous and professional manner with patients, families and staff; reinforce patient performance of basic care techniques, communicate with family members; and interact with various levels of hospital staff. The physical ability to transport patients and carry supplies and equipment. The organizational skills necessary to deal with a number of tasks simultaneously. Knowledge And Experience High school graduate or equivalent. Demonstrates successful completion of PCT competencies to validate all required skills. License & Certifications Effective January 2001, all Patient Care Technicians must have acquired skills in providing basic care to patients through documentation of: 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 or Enrolled nursing student who has completed one semester of clinical training, or Demonstrated completion of a hospital-based PCT training program and/or equivalent PCT experience subject to the approval of the respective Unit Manager and Chief Nursing Officer. Working Conditions Work is performed in a patient care environment. Work is performed in a restricted area which requires adherence to departmental attire policies. Ability to stand and walk for long periods of time. Ability to lift and push heavy objects (such as stretchers, patient care equipment.) This role is eligible for a $3,000 sig -on bonus and is subject to the terms and conditions of the offer. Bonuses will be pro-rated for positions less than full-time (0.9 FTE). Bonus payments will be made in two (2) installments. The first payout will be after six (6) months of employment, and the final payout will be after twelve (12) months. Bonus payments are subject to regular withholding and taxes. The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of the work being performed by people assigned to this job. 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PATIENT CARE TECH
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Full time
**Shift:**
12 Hour Day Shift
**Description:**
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 - Meets the comfort and hygiene needs of the patient.
TECHNICAL CARE - Assists with completion of patient testing and treatment procedures, sets up and primes IV tubing, 12-lead ECG, simple tracheostomy suctioning and care, changes dressings, performs cardiopulmonary resuscitation, obtains wound and throat cultures.
EQUIPMENT - Assists physician and professional staff in equipment supply and set up.
TRANSPORT - Assists with ambulating patients with assistive devices such as crutches and with transfer/transport procedures.
COMMUNICATION - Performs required documentation and communicates 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.
QUALITY IMPROVEMENT - Utilizes time and resources effectively to promote quality and cost outcomes.
**Position Requirements**
**Minimum Education:**
**Preferred:** High School Diploma plus training acquired through work experience or education
**Minimum Experience:**
**Required:** Less than one year of previous job-related experience
**Preferred:** 1-2 years of previous job-related experience
**Licensure/Certifications:**
**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.
At Loyola, we know you're more than your job. We see you and all of your potential. That's why we invest in our people. Clinical advancement programs, flexible scheduling, tuition reimbursement and day one benefits. at Loyola, what's important to you, is important to us. Join our family.
+ Benefits from Day One
+ Competitive Shift Differentials
+ Career Development
+ Tuition Reimbursement
+ On Site Fitness Center (Gottlieb Memorial Hospital & LUMC)
+ Referral Rewards
**Compensation:**
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 ( Commitment**
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
PATIENT CARE TECH
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Part time
**Shift:**
12 Hour Night Shift
**Description:**
· Consider bringing your expertise to a dynamic unit. The selected candidate will join a team of Registered Nurses, Patient Care Technicians, Physicians, Residents, and other esteemed members of the interdisciplinary team to provide care to our valued patient population.
Support staff on the unit includes Stroke Coordinator, Respiratory Therapy, physical and occupational and speech therapy, case management, nutritional services, social work, pharmacy, pastoral care, and community nursing service
The unit is managed by the Nurse Manager with a designated charge nurse each shift. The house nursing supervisor provides leadership during off hours and on weekends. Neurologists, Neurosurgery, and hospitalist support is available either in-house or by pager 24/7.
Flexible self-scheduling, with designated third weekend commitment and accommodating three holidays per year.
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.
Meets the comfort and hygiene needs of the patient by providing care services such as bathing, oral hygiene procedures, hair care, bed pan/urinal use, skin care and garment, linen and bedding changes. Distributes meals and beverages, takes vital signs, and collects lab specimens.
Assists with completion of patient testing and treatment procedures, sets up and primes IV tubing, 12-lead ECG, simple tracheostomy and care, changes dressings, performs cardiopulmonary resuscitation, obtains wound cultures.
Assists physician and professional staff in equipment supply and set up.
Assists with ambulating patients with assistive devices such as crutches and with transfer/transport procedures.
Performs required documentation and communicates 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.
Other department specific duties as assigned.
**Position Requirements**
**Minimum Education:**
**Preferred:** High School Diploma plus training acquired through work experience or education
**Minimum Experience:**
**Required:** Less than one year of previous job-related experience
**Preferred:** 1-2 years of previous job-related experience
**Licensure/Certifications:**
**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.
At Loyola, we know you're more than your job. We see you and all of your potential. That's why we invest in our people. Clinical advancement programs, flexible scheduling, tuition reimbursement and day one benefits. at Loyola, what's important to you, is important to us. Join our family.
+ Benefits from Day One
+ Competitive Shift Differentials
+ Career Development
+ Tuition Reimbursement
+ On Site Fitness Center (Gottlieb Memorial Hospital & LUMC)
+ Referral Rewards
**Compensation:**
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 ( Commitment**
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
Immediate Care Tech
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38602 Advocate Good Samaritan Hospital - Immediate Care Clinic: Downers Grove
Status:
Part time
Benefits Eligible:
No
Hou rs Per Week:
0
Schedule Details/Additional Information:
Requires prehospital, ED or ICC tech experience
Major Responsibilities:
Perform patient care as directed by nursing and medical staff.
3)Maintain current competencies as determined by Immediate Care Center leadership including, but not limited to wound cleansing and dressing, applying orthopedic splints and devices, fitting and educating patients on the use of ambulation devices, applying oxygen, apply cardiac monitoring leads, assessment of vital signs, and collection of blood, urine and stool specimens.
4)Complete appropriate patient care record documentation.
5)Assist in the initial triage and prioritizing of patients; assist in ongoing assessments and alert the provider or nurse of changes in condition.
6)Assists patients with mobility as needed.
7)Immediate Care Center technicians who possess Paramedic licensure in the State of Illinois and demonstrate competency, may initiate and discontinue IV saline locks as ordered by the provider or nurse.
8)Perform point of care quality control as specified by current policy and procedure
1)Perform patient care within the scope of practice as directed by the provider and nurse.
2)Assists provider and nurse within the scope of competencies.
Ensure that patient care areas, storage rooms, and equipment are clean and maintained.
1)Ensure cleanliness and organization for equipment and supplies throughout all patient care areas and clean / dirty utility rooms throughout the ICC in compliance with infection control / universal precaution policy and procedures.
2)Monitors department equipment for malfunction / damage and facilitates removal from service and requests repair service from the appropriate department.
Ensure an adequate supply of equipment needed for patient care.
1)Assure adequate quantity of medical supplies and linen in the Immediate Care Center by stocking at the beginning of the shift and as needed throughout the shift.
2)Monitors supply inventory and informs appropriate person(s) for ordering.
Assist with clerical functions.
1)Fax, copy, and print documents associated with continuum of patient care.
2)Answer phone calls; assists in completing patient call-backs.
3)Perform basic computers skills including electronic patient care record entry
Education/Experience Required:
2+ years of hospital patient care or pre-hospital patient care experience or completion of 1 year of nursing school clinical rotations
Knowledge, Skills & Abilities Required:
Ability to use keyboard, see computer screen.
Current CPR certification
Physical Requirements and Working Conditions:
This position requires completion of the age specific competency May experience unpleasant odors, exposures to blood-borne, air-borne pathogens, and opportunistic pathogens. May travel from one Good Samaritan ICC location to the other to meet staffing requirements. May be required to stay later than scheduled hours to meet staffing and patient care demands. High level of stress due to unpredictable patient volumes and degree of critical services needed
If position has direct patient care or direct patient contact the following lifting requirement supersedes any previous lifting requirement effective 06/01/2015. Ability to lift up to 35 pounds without assistance. For patient lifts of over 35 pounds, or when patient is unable to assist with the lift, patient handling equipment is expected to be used, with at least one other associate, when available. Unique patient lifting/movement situations will be assessed on a case-by-case basis.
This job description indicates the general nature and level of work expected of the incumbent. It is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities required of the incumbent. Incumbent may be required to perform other related duties.
Pay Range
$21.45 - $2.20
Our Commitment to You:
Advocate Health offers a comprehensive suite of Total Rewards: benefits and well-being programs, competitive compensation, generous retirement offerings, programs that invest in your career development and so much more - so you can live fully at and away from work, including:
Compensation
- Base compensation listed within the listed pay range based on factors such as qualifications, skills, relevant experience, and/or training
- Premium pay such as shift, on call, and more based on a teammate's job
- Incentive pay for select positions
- Opportunity for annual increases based on performance
- Paid Time Off programs
- Health and welfare benefits such as medical, dental, vision, life, and Short- and Long-Term Disability
- Flexible Spending Accounts for eligible health care and dependent care expenses
- Family benefits such as adoption assistance and paid parental leave
- Defined contribution retirement plans with employer match and other financial wellness programs
- Educational Assistance Program
About Advocate Health
Advocate Health is the third-largest nonprofit, integrated health system in the United States, created from the combination of Advocate Aurora Health and Atrium Health. Providing care under the names Advocate Health Care in Illinois; Atrium Health in the Carolinas, Georgia and Alabama; and Aurora Health Care in Wisconsin, Advocate Health is a national leader in clinical innovation, health outcomes, consumer experience and value-based care. Headquartered in Charlotte, North Carolina, Advocate Health services nearly 6 million patients and is engaged in hundreds of clinical trials and research studies, with Wake Forest University School of Medicine serving as the academic core of the enterprise. It is nationally recognized for its expertise in cardiology, neurosciences, oncology, pediatrics and rehabilitation, as well as organ transplants, burn treatments and specialized musculoskeletal programs. Advocate Health employs 155,000 teammates across 69 hospitals and over 1,000 care locations, and offers one of the nation's largest graduate medical education programs with over 2,000 residents and fellows across more than 200 programs. Committed to providing equitable care for all, Advocate Health provides more than 6 billion in annual community benefits.
Patient Care Tech - 3NW
Posted today
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Full time
**Shift:**
12 Hour Day Shift
**Description:**
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 - Meets the comfort and hygiene needs of the patient.
TECHNICAL CARE - Assists with completion of patient testing and treatment procedures, sets up and primes IV tubing, 12-lead ECG, simple tracheostomy suctioning and care, changes dressings, performs cardiopulmonary resuscitation, obtains wound and throat cultures.
EQUIPMENT - Assists physician and professional staff in equipment supply and set up.
TRANSPORT - Assists with ambulating patients with assistive devices such as crutches and with transfer/transport procedures.
COMMUNICATION - Performs required documentation and communicates 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.
QUALITY IMPROVEMENT - Utilizes time and resources effectively to promote quality and cost outcomes.
**Position Requirements**
**Minimum Education:**
**Preferred:** High School Diploma plus training acquired through work experience or education
**Minimum Experience:**
**Required:** Less than one year of previous job-related experience
**Preferred:** 1-2 years of previous job-related experience
**Licensure/Certifications:**
**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.
At Loyola, we know you're more than your job. We see you and all of your potential. That's why we invest in our people. Clinical advancement programs, flexible scheduling, tuition reimbursement and day one benefits. at Loyola, what's important to you, is important to us. Join our family.
+ Benefits from Day One
+ Competitive Shift Differentials
+ Career Development
+ Tuition Reimbursement
+ On Site Fitness Center (Gottlieb Memorial Hospital & LUMC)
+ Referral Rewards
**Compensation:**
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 ( Commitment**
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.
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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.
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Patient Care Tech Med/Surg
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All the benefits and perks you need for you and your family:
- Benefits from Day One for FT/PT positions
- Paid Time Off from Day One for FT/PT positions
- Student Loan Repayment Program for FT/PT positions
- Career Development
- Whole Person Wellbeing Resources
- Mental Health Resources and Support
- Debt-free Education (Certifications and Degrees without out-of-pocket tuition expense)
Our promise to you:
Joining UChicago Medicine AdventHealth is about being part of something bigger. Its about belonging to a community that believes in the wholeness of each person, and serves to uplift others in body, mind and spirit. UChicago Medicine AdventHealth is a place where you can thrive professionally, and grow spiritually, by Extending the Healing Ministry of Christ. Where you will be valued for who you are and the unique experiences you bring to our purpose-minded team. All while understanding that together we are even better.
Schedule: Full Time
Shift : Days; 7:00am 7:30pm, 3 12 hour shifts, w/rotating weekends and holidays
Location: AdventHealth Glen Oaks Hospital
The role youll contribute:
Performs basic and advanced validated clinical and non-clinical patient care activities as delegated by supervising nurse in assigned area
The value youll bring to the team:
Aids with movement and placement of patients.
Assists patients with tending to personal care and activities of daily living.
Reports findings or changes in physical, mental and emotional conditions to nursing staff. Documents necessary records.
Keeps patient rooms clean, orderly, and maintains medical equipment
Qualifications
The expertise and experiences youll need to succeed:
- High school diploma or GED required.
LICENSURE, CERTIFICATION OR REGISTRATION REQUIRED:
BLS Provider credentialed from the American Heart Association (AHA) obtained prior to hire date or job transfer date.
One or more of the following:
Emergency Medical Tech credentialed from the Illinois Board Of Division of Emergency Medical Services and Highway Safety obtained prior to hire date or job transfer date. Intermediate or Advanced also acceptable.
Practical/Vocational Nurse credentialed from the Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation obtained prior to hire date or job transfer date.
Nurse Aide credentialed from the Illinois Department of Public Health obtained prior to hire date or job transfer date.
This facility is an equal opportunity employer and complies with federal, state and local anti-discrimination laws, regulations and ordinances. The salary range reflects the anticipated base pay range for this position. Individual compensation is determined based on skills, experience and other relevant factors within this pay range. The minimums and maximums for each position may vary based on geographical location.
Category: Patient Care
Organization: UChicago Medicine AdventHealth GlenOaks
Schedule: Full-time
Shift: 1 - Day
Req ID: 25000677
We are an equal opportunity employer and do not tolerate discrimination based on race, color, creed, religion, national origin, sex, marital status, age or disability/handicap with respect to recruitment, selection, placement, promotion, wages, benefits and other terms and conditions of employment.
Patient Care Tech-CVICU-Nights
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Position: Patient Care Tech. Location: Glenbrook Hospital. Part-time: 24 hours per week. Hours: Night shift(7 pm-7:30 am) w/ rotating weekends. What you will do:Flow of work and character of duties involves normal mental, visual, auditory attention m Patient Care, Patient, Healthcare, Tech, Auditor
Patient Care Tech Med Surg
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All the benefits and perks you need for you and your family: Benefits from Day One for FT/PT positions Paid Time Off from Day One for FT/PT positions Student Loan Repayment Program for FT/PT positions Career Development Whole Person Wellbeing Resources Mental Health Resources and Support Debt-free Education (Certifications and Degrees without out-of-pocket tuition expense) Our promise to you: Joining UChicago Medicine AdventHealth is about being part of something bigger. It’s about belonging to a community that believes in the wholeness of each person, and serves to uplift others in body, mind and spirit. UChicago Medicine AdventHealth is a place where you can thrive professionally, and grow spiritually, by Extending the Healing Ministry of Christ. Where you will be valued for who you are and the unique experiences you bring to our purpose-minded team. All while understanding that together we are even better. Schedule: Full Time, 36 hours/week Shift: Days; 3 - 12 hour shifts 6:30am - 7:00pm; w/rotating weekends and holiday rotations Location: AdventHealth LaGrange Hospital The role you’ll contribute: Performs basic and advanced validated clinical and non-clinical patient care activities as delegated by supervising nurse in assigned area The value you’ll brin g to the team: Aids with movement and placement of patients. Assists patients with tending to personal care and activities of daily living. Reports findings or changes in physical, mental and emotional conditions to nursing staff. Documents necessary records. Keeps patient rooms clean, orderly, and maintains medical equipment Qualifications The expertise and experiences you’ll need to succeed: High school diploma or GED required. LICENSURE, CERTIFICATION OR REGISTRATION REQUIRED: BLS Provider credentialed from the American Heart Association (AHA) obtained prior to hire date or job transfer date. One or more of the following: Emergency Medical Tech credentialed from the Illinois Board Of Division of Emergency Medical Services and Highway Safety obtained prior to hire date or job transfer date. Intermediate or Advanced also acceptable. Practical/Vocational Nurse credentialed from the Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation obtained prior to hire date or job transfer date. Nurse Aide credentialed from the Illinois Department of Public Health obtained prior to hire date or job transfer date. This facility is an equal opportunity employer and complies with federal, state and local anti-discrimination laws, regulations and ordinances. The salary range reflects the anticipated base pay range for this position. Individual compensation is determined based on skills, experience and other relevant factors within this pay range. The minimums and maximums for each position may vary based on geographical location. Category: Patient Care Organization: UChicago Medicine AdventHealth La Grange Schedule: Full-time Shift: 1 - Day Req ID: 25017668We are an equal opportunity employer and do not tolerate discrimination based on race, color, creed, religion, national origin, sex, marital status, age or disability/handicap with respect to recruitment, selection, placement, promotion, wages, benefits and other terms and conditions of employment.