Patient Care Tech-Ambulatory Surgery

at NorthShore University Health System in Skokie, Illinois, United States

Job Description

Position Highlights:
Sign on bonus: NA
Position: Patient Care Tech
Location: Skokie, IL
Full Time: 32 hours per week
Hours: Monday-Friday, 10:30 a.m. -7:30 p.m.
Required Travel: to other NorthShore locations

What you will need:
Eligible to work in the US
Completion of an accredited certified nursing assistant (CNA) training course preferred
Completion of at least one nursing clinical rotation in medical or surgical nursing preferred
Current BLS certification for the Healthcare Provider issued by American Heart Association
If BLS certification is not current or does not have certification, required to be obtained within the employee's introductory period (within 90 days of hire date)

What you will do:
Patient & Visitor Interactions /Customer Service/Hourly Rounding: In this role, the PCT will interact with patients and visitors, answering patient call lights, answering phones, assisting visitors within the facility. Performs purposeful hourly rounding on all assigned patients.
Patient Safe Handling/Ambulation/Repositioning: In this role, the PCT will learn patient safe handling skills to allow the PCT to assist in the ambulation of patents and to be able to assist the nursing staff in the transferring, lifting and /or repositioning of patient utilizing Safe Patient Handling equipment.
Basic Nursing Care- ADLs: In this role, the PCT will provide basic care by assisting patients with personal care needs including bathing, grooming, oral care, eating, feeding, use of bedpan or urinal, positioning, answering and responding to patient call lights, bed making, etc. under the supervision of a RN/LPN. Follows policies and procedures related to patient and staff safety.
Admission/Discharge/Transfers: In this role, the PCT will assist with room set up, welcoming of new patients/ room orientation, discharging and/or transfer of patients. Provides patient/family orientation to room and hospital according to hospital practice. Transports/escorts patient to area of destination ensuring safety; regularly updates patients.
Procedures and Treatments: In this role, the PCT will accurately complete and document patient care activities including: ADL, vital signs, weights, (actual weight on admission or as ordered), intake & output, and calorie counts according to policy and procedure. Effectively explain and perform procedures (e.g., urinary catheter removal, ECGs, wound care and dressing changes under the direction of the nurse). Notifies appropriate personnel of response and questions. Collects non-sterile specimens such as routine urinalysis and stool specimens. Accurately performs point of care patient blood sugar testing under the direction of the nurse. Promotes and maintains skin integrity by reporting patient problems as they occur, to the appropriate team member.
Care Companion/Sitter/Observer: In this role, the PCT may be asked by the RN or LPN to remain with a patient as a means to keep the patient safe.
Department Specific Tasks: In this role, the PCT will support the nursing team by indirect patient care activities such as restocking equipment/linens, cleaning equipment etc. Performs unit support duties including answering and relaying telephone calls, filing and maintaining records, retrieving and delivering supplies, specimens, instruments, test results and so forth. These indirect patient care activities are identified in each nursing department.

Benefits:
Career Pathways to Promote Professional Growth and Development
Various Medical, Dental, and Vision options
Tuition Reimbursement
Free Parking at designated locations
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.

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