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divh2Patient Care Technician/h2pPre Postop shift coverage; variable start times Monday - Friday. May need to adjust hours to open (5a) or close (until 8:30p)./pp$20.80 - $31.20/ph3Major Responsibilities:/h3ulliAssists RN with daily care of patients including bathing, oral hygiene, feeding, activity orders and ambulation which may include use of therapeutic assistive devices, proper positioning, range of motion and special transferring as indicated. Measures and documents blood pressures, TPRs (Temperature, Pulse, Respiration), I O (Intake and Output), daily weights, and other patient data as requested. Documents accurately in Electronic Medical Record (EMR)./liliParticipates in admission, transfer and discharge process under supervision of RN including room set up, orientation to room, removing linen, and proper management of patient belongings. Ensures patient call light is always in reach of patient and answers call-lights promptly./liliPerforms purposeful rounding under direction of RN and promptly communicates observations, concerns, and needs of patient/family to RN. Documents appropriately. Performs various patient positioning and transporting duties which require lifting and pushing/pulling while utilizing proper technique and assistive devices./liliPerforms tasks related to nutritional needs of the patient under direction of RN to include diet review, tray set up/removal, proper positioning and diet selection. Performs tasks related to maintaining skin integrity to include proper repositioning and skin care. Ensures special patient supplies and appliances are provided and maintained such as TED hose and sequential compression devices./liliCollects urine, stool, and sputum specimens and performs point-of-care testing as indicated using approved process for accurate specimen labeling and identification. Maintains competency as required. Under direction of RN and as determined by site/unit requirements, may be required to remove IVs, provide post mortem care and perform bladder scans./liliPractices within policies and procedures of infection prevention by demonstrating hand hygiene and knowledge of sterile and aseptic procedures, proper disposal of contaminated materials and utilizing proper attire when in direct contact with patients in isolation./liliCoordinates tests and treatments with and between various departments for patients on nursing units. Maintains a working knowledge of functions and services offered by all diagnostic and treatment departments to facilitate the scheduling of tests and treatments. Maintains working knowledge of EHR system and other computer systems for ordering patient and unit supplies and equipment. Processes daily patient charges and/or related procedures through the system./liliFacilitates communications required to support patient care, including the multiple-line telephone, unit/site paging and the hospital information system. Screens incoming telephone calls. Monitors department office equipment and troubleshoots minor problems. Arranges repair of major malfunctions./liliCompiles necessary chart forms for admissions, transfers, discharges and expirations. Obtains appropriate copies of medical records for transfers to nursing homes and other health care facilities. Verifies medical records contain complete and accurate patient demographic information, patient identification and registration in the medical record, including appropriate level of care./liliEstablishes and maintains positive customer relations and contributes to a harmonious work environment. Quickly and courteously acknowledges requests, responds to call lights, demonstrates proper phone etiquette and fosters communication between the health care team./liliMust be able to demonstrate knowledge and skills necessary to provide care appropriate to the age of the patients served. Must demonstrate knowledge of the principles of growth and development over the life span and possess the ability to assess data reflective of the patients status and interpret the appropriate information needed to identify each patients requirements relative to his/her age-specific needs, and to provide the care needed as described in the departments policies and procedures. Age-specific information is developed further in the departmental job standards./li/ulh3Licensure, Registration, and/or Certification Required:/h3ulliBasic Life Support (BLS) for Healthcare Providers certification issued by the American Heart Association (AHA) needs to be obtained within 45 days, and/liliNurse Aide in good standing as indicated with the State Registry in which the team member practices./li/ulh3Education Required:/h3ulliCertificate of General Educational Development (GED) or High School Equivalency Diploma (HSED), or/liliHigh School Graduate./li/ulh3Experience Required:/h3pKnowledge, Skills Abilities Required:/pulliBasic computer skills./liliExcellent oral and written communications./liliExcellent organizational skills and ability to set priorities./liliExcellent interpersonal skills and the ability to adapt to interruptions and changing priorities/workloads./liliHigh level of attention to detail essential./liliTeam members will maintain annual educational requirements for hospital based certifications (e.g. DNV, CARF or others)./li/ulh3Physical Requirements and Working Conditions:/h3ulliMust be able to sit, stand, walk, lift, squat, bend, twist, and reach above shoulders during the work shift./liliMust be able to:/lililift up to 50 lbs. from floor to waist./lililift up to 20 lbs. over the head./lilicarry up to 40 lbs. a reasonable distance./liliMust be able to:/lilipush/pull with 30 lbs. of force./liliperform a sliding transfer of 150 lbs. with a second person present./liliWill be required to use foot pedals on carts or machines./liliMust have functional vision and hearing./liliWill be exposed to mechanical, electrical, chemical, and radiation hazards as well as blood and body fluids on a continuous basis; therefore, protective clothing must be worn as necessary./liliOperates all equipment necessary to perform the job./li/ulpThis 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./ppOur Commitment to You:/ppAdvocate 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:/pulliBase compensation listed within the listed pay range based on factors such as qualifications, skills, relevant experience, and/or training/liliPremium pay such as shift, on call, and more based on a teammates job/liliIncentive pay for select positions/liliOpportunity for annual increases based on performance/liliPaid Time Off programs/liliHealth and welfare benefits such as medical, dental, vision, life, and Short- and Long-Term Disability/liliFlexible Spending Accounts for eligible health care and dependent care expenses/liliFamily benefits such as adoption assistance and paid parental leave/liliDefined contribution retirement plans with employer match and other financial wellness programs/liliEducational Assistance Program/li/ulpNote: Eligibility for programs listed above may depend on your FTE or status (e.g., full-time, part-time, per diem, temporary, etc.); please ask a Recruiter for more information during an interview./ppAbout Advocate Health/ppAdvocate 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 nations 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/p/div