at NorthShore University Health System in Glenview, Illinois, United States
Job Description
Position Highlights:
Position:Staff Support Tech
Location:Glenbrook Hospital
Full Time/Part Time:Resource, as needed
Hours:Resource
Required Travel:N/A
What you will do:
Responds to the immediate needs of the patient by answering patient call lights promptly and courteously.
As directed, by RN, makes hourly or more frequent rounds on patients for safety, comfort, and meeting patients' needs/requests
Positions, lifts, transfers, and ambulates patients as directed by the RN; use of Safe Patient Handling equipment
Assist with setting up meals for patients and ordering meals
Keeps patient rooms tidy, refreshes patient's linen as need, removes unnecessary equipment and linen
Assists patient with simple hygiene/comfort measures such as washing hands/face and oral care
As directed by the RN, transports patient to other departments or when patient being discharge
When directed by the RN, remains with the patient continuously for patient safety.
Handles infectious waste and linen according to established hospital procedure
Adheres to proper infection control standards and hand washing techniques to avoid cross contamination
Cleans and disinfects unit specific equipment
Answers phones and/or cover/assist Unit Concierge as needed during the shift
"Runner" to other departments, when needed to obtain necessary items for patient care
Providing general information
Receives and answers incoming calls related to general Covid questions
Schedules testing appointments
Screen patients pulse Ox to determine urgency
Gather patient information for registration to allow patients to return to their vehicles to wait
Direct traffic efficiently and safely through the drive through
Screen patients making sure that they are at the right location and have been cleared to be tested
Gather patient information from vehicles staged in the parking lot for the registrars to be able to complete their workflow
What you will need:
License:N/A
Education:High School Diploma or equivalent required.
Certification:N/A
Experience:No previous experience required
Skills:
Mustbe able to wear N95 mask/PAPR andother PPE
Work may be outdoors and thus subject totemperature fluctuations
Potential exposure to body fluids and other potentially infectious materials, chemicalsand other hazardous conditions
Sitting, walking, standing, pushing pulling throughout the shift
Walking, bending, stooping, long periods of stationary standing, pushing, pulling, lifting. Must be able to assist with occasional heavy lifting of 100+ pounds
Benefits:
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 25,000 team members and more than 6,000 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 www.endeavorhealth.org.
When you work for Endeavor Health, you will be part of an organization that encourages its employees to achieve career goals and maximize their professional potential.
Please explore our website (www.endeavorhealth.org) to better understand how Endeavor Health delivers on its mission to "help everyone in our communities be their best".
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Diversity, equity and inclusion is at the core of who we are; being there for our patients and each other with compassion, respect and empathy. We believe that our strength resides in our differences and in connecting our best to provide community-connected healthcare for all.
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