Patient Care Technician PCT 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. We value each individual and strive to uplift everyone through comprehensive support.

Responsibilities

• Performs treatments according to policy and procedure, providing patient care appropriate to age, mobility, acuity, and culture.
• Functions appropriately in clinical emergencies.
• Participates in practice changes resulting from performance improvement activities and supports quality standards and initiatives.
• Follows prescribed isolation guidelines, demonstrates appropriate use of protective equipment, performs handwashing according to policy, and enforces safety regulations.
• Exhibits a desire to learn and upgrades skills continuously.

Requirements

• High School Grad or Equiv
• 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

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

Skills

Continuous learning and upgrading of skills are essential.

Benefits

• All the benefits and perks you need for you and your family:
• Benefits from Day One: Medical, Dental, Vision Insurance, Life Insurance, Disability Insurance
• Paid Time Off from Day One
• 403-B Retirement Plan
• 4 Weeks 100% Paid Parental Leave
• Career Development
• Whole Person Well-being Resources
• Mental Health Resources and Support
• Pet Benefits

Schedule

Full time, Shift Day (United States of America)

Pay

This facility offers a pay range of $17.17 - $27.46 per hour.

Contact Information

Address: 701 WINTHROP AVE, City: GLENDA LEHIGH, State: IL, Postal Code: 60139

Additional Information

For more details on physical requirements, please visit: Physical Requirements