Patient Care Technician Behavioral Geriatric Treatment Unit

About the role

Joining UChicago Medicine AdventHealth means being part of a community dedicated to extending the healing ministry of Christ. You'll be valued for your unique experiences and contribute to a team committed to the whole person.

Responsibilities

• Treats patients according to policy and procedure, providing care appropriate to age, mobility, acuity, and culture.
• Functions in clinical emergencies.
• Participates in practice changes and supports quality standards and initiatives.
• Fulfills isolation guidelines, uses protective equipment correctly, washes hands, and adheres to safety regulations.
• Learns and upgrades skills continuously.
• Communicates effectively with patients, families, and healthcare team members.
• Maintains a clean and safe environment for patients and staff.
• Assists in delivering patient care as a team member under the direction of a registered nurse.
• Documents and reports all procedures in accordance with department policy.
• Aids in obtaining a nursing history and reports abnormalities to the registered nurse.
• Assists in identifying patient needs.

Requirements

• High School Grad or Equivalent
• 1+ applicable PCT experience (preferred)
• Previous bedside patient care in an acute care unit, unit secretary, monitor technician, or equivalent medical experience (preferred)
• Experience with geriatric dementia population (preferred)

Qualifications

• BLS - CPR Cert (Basic Life Support)
• Certified Nurse Assistant (CNA)
• Certified Patient Care Technician/Assistant (CPCT/A) or Emergency Medical Tech Cert (EMT)

Physical Requirements

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Pay

$17.17 - $27.46 per hour