Patient Care Technician Inpatient Headache Unit Per Diem Days
Arlington Heights, WA - USA
Job Summary
Hourly Pay Range:
$18.84 - $27.32 - The hourly pay rate offered is determined by a candidates expertise and years of experience among other factors.Position Highlights:
Position: Patient Care Technician - Inpatient Headache Unit - Per Diem
Location: Arlington Heights IL
Per Diem Commitment Level: Per Diem Level 1: Minimum 48 hours per 6 week schedule period with 24 hours on the weekend (Saturday or Sunday)
Hours: 7am-7:30pm
Required Travel: No
What you will do:
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 EKGs perineal care emptying of foley bags application of restraints backrubs etc. Collects specimens such as urine feces sputum and delivers as necessary. Documents basic patient care into electronic medical record.
Assists nursing and clerical staff with admitting discharging transferring ambulating transporting and observing patients to ensure safety as directed. Adequately answers unit phones and can effectively direct phone calls to the appropriate parties. May perform duties of an Observation Assistant as needed.
What you will need:
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
Benefits:
Eligibility for our Annual Incentive Plan which offers the potential to earn a certain percentage amount of your base salary based on organizational performance. (For AIP eligible positions)
Premium pay for eligible employees
Career Pathways to Promote Professional Growth and Development
Various Medical Dental Pet and Vision options
Tuition Reimbursement
Free Parking
Wellness Program Savings Plan
Health Savings Account Options
Retirement Options with Company Match
Paid Time Off and Holiday Pay
Community Involvement Opportunities
Endeavor Health is a fully integrated healthcare delivery system committed to providing access to quality vibrant community-connected care serving an area of more than 4.2 million residents across six northeast Illinois counties. Our more than 25000 team members and more than 6000 physicians aim to deliver transformative patient experiences and expert care close to home across more than 300 ambulatory locations and eight acute care hospitals Edward (Naperville) Elmhurst Evanston Glenbrook (Glenview) Highland Park Northwest Community (Arlington Heights) Skokie and Swedish (Chicago) all recognized as Magnet hospitals for nursing excellence. For more information visit .
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EOE: Race/Color/Sex/Sexual Orientation/ Gender Identity/Religion/National Origin/Disability/Vets VEVRRA Federal Contractor.
Required Experience:
IC
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