Patient Care Tech-General Medicine 13E Full-time Nights
$50,461–$50,461 year
On-site · Chicago, Illinois, United States
Job Summary
The Patient Care Technician assists with direct and indirect patient care under the supervision of a Registered Nurse. Responsibilities include admissions/transfers/discharges; taking and recording temperature, pulse, respirations, weight, height, and blood pressure; monitoring intake/output; applying cardiac monitor/oximetry and obtaining EKG; newborn care and infant security per protocol; collecting specimens (urine, stool, blood, sputum) and performing phlebotomy; applying fetal monitor equipment; care across pre- and post-operative settings; preparing rooms and assisting with procedures; transporting patients and equipment; responding to emergencies; documenting observations and alerts to RN; maintaining safety and cleanliness; and participating in quality improvement and staff orientation. Requires CNA certification or active nursing program with completed clinical rotations, CPR/BLS, and a high school diploma (associates or bachelor’s degree preferred). Benefits and sign-on considerations are noted, with background checks conducted as part of employment.
Required Qualifications
- CNA Certification or currently enrolled in School of Nursing who has successfully completed basic clinical rotations.
- CPR recognition by the American Heart Association (BLS for Healthcare Providers).
- Minimum of 90% correct on annual mandatory Health and Safety Training quizzes.
- Unit based recognition for Capillary Blood Glucose Monitoring.
- High school diploma required. One year of college or nursing education or equivalent experience preferred.
- Previous experience in a health care setting preferred with a demonstrated ability to relate to patients, family, nursing and medical staff.
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