Patient Care Technician - Post Surgical Unit - Nights

About the role

The Patient Care Technician - Post Surgical Unit - Nights position is available in Arlington Heights, IL. This part-time role requires 24 hours per week and includes 7:00pm-7:30am shifts, every other weekend. Candidates must complete a Monday through Friday orientation session from 8:00am-4:30pm prior to starting.

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., 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 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

The position does not specify any additional qualifications beyond those listed above.

Skills

The posting does not specify any particular skills required for this role.

Benefits

• Premium pay such as shift, on call, holiday and more based on an employee’s job (For eligible positions)
• 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

Pay

The hourly pay range for this position is $18.84 - $27.32, which is determined by a candidate's expertise and years of experience, among other factors.

Schedule

The schedule for this position is 7:00pm-7:30am, every other weekend.