Patient Care Technician - Cardiac Renal Unit - Days

About the role

The Patient Care Technician - Cardiac Renal Unit position offers a competitive hourly pay range of $18.84 - $27.32, determined by experience and other factors. This full-time position requires 36 hours per week and includes weekends.

Responsibilities

• 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.
• 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 EKG’s, perineal care, emptying of foley bags, application of restraints, backrubs, etc.
• Collections specimens such as urine, feces, sputum, and delivers as necessary.
• Documents basic patient care into electronic medical record.
• Adequately answers unit phones and can effectively direct phone calls to the appropriate parties.
• May perform duties of an Observation Assistant as needed.

Requirements

• The level of knowledge normally obtained through the completion of high school.
• 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.

Qualifications

• No travel required.

Skills

• Strong communication skills.
• Ability to follow instructions and maintain patient safety.
• Basic computer skills for electronic medical records.

Benefits

• Premium pay such as shift, on call, holiday and more based on an employee’s job.
• Incentive pay for select positions.
• Opportunity for annual increases based on performance.
• Career pathways to promote professional growth and development.
• Variety of medical, dental, pet and vision options.
• Tuition reimbursement.
• Free parking.
• Wellness program savings plan.
• Health savings account options.
• Retail options with company match.
• Paid time off and holiday pay.

Endeavor Health

Endeavor Health is a fully integrated healthcare delivery system dedicated to providing quality, vibrant, community-connected care. With more than 25,000 team members and 6,000 physicians, we serve an area of over 4.2 million residents across six northeast Illinois counties. We are committed to fostering a culture of connection and belonging, encouraging our team members to achieve career goals and maximize their professional potential.