Patient Care Technician 8S Orthopedic Unit Days

Hourly Pay Range:

$19.71 - $28.58 - The hourly pay rate offered is determined by a candidates expertise and years of experience among other factors.

Position Highlights:

• Position : Patient Care Technician - Orthopedic Unit Days
• Location : Northwest Community Hospital - Arlington Heights IL
• Full Time 36 hours/week
• Must be able to attend a Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Orientation from about 8:00am - 4:30pm during the first week of employment.
• Hours : 7:00am - 7:30pm (3 days - 12 hour shifts) every other weekend and holidays required .

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 EKGs 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:

• Education : The level of knowledge normally obtained through the completion of high school required.
• Certification/License : 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 required .

Benefits (For full time or part time positions):

• Eligibility for our Annual Incentive Plan which offers the potential to earn a certain percentage amount of your base salary based on organizational performance. (For AIP eligible positions)
• Premium pay such as shift on call holiday and more based on an employees 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 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 25000 team members and more than 6000 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.

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At Endeavor Health we are united by a shared commitment to working together to create a culture of connection and belongingeach of us bringing different skills and experiences as we deliver safe seamless and personal care. Every person every time. We are committed to fostering an environment where all team members can be their best learn and pursue excellence together.

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Required Experience:

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