Patient Care Technician Full Time

3 days ago


Melrose Park, United States Loyola University Health System Full time
Patient Care Technician Full Time at Loyola University Health System summary:

The Patient Care Technician provides essential direct patient care to assist healthcare professionals in delivering quality care focused on patient needs. Responsibilities include meeting patients' comfort and hygiene needs, assisting with medical procedures, and effective communication to ensure patient rights and safety. The role requires certification as a Nurse Assistant and offers opportunities for career development within a diverse and inclusive healthcare environment.

Employment Type:Full timeShift:Evening Shift

Description:

Performs a variety of direct patient care procedures to assist the unit manager, professional staff and physicians in providing patient care focused on the needs of the patient.

GENERAL PATIENT CARE - Meets the comfort and hygiene needs of the patient.

   

TECHNICAL CARE - Assists with completion of patient testing and treatment procedures, sets up and primes IV tubing, 12-lead ECG, simple tracheostomy suctioning and care, changes dressings, performs cardiopulmonary resuscitation, obtains wound and throat cultures. 

   

EQUIPMENT - Assists physician and professional staff in equipment supply and set up. 

   

TRANSPORT - Assists with ambulating patients with assistive devices such as crutches and with transfer/transport procedures. 

   

COMMUNICATION - Performs required documentation and communicates in a competent and effective manner to meet patient and/or family needs and regulatory requirements. Maintains strict confidentiality of patient, employee and department information to ensure patient rights. 

   

QUALITY IMPROVEMENT - Utilizes time and resources effectively to promote quality and cost outcomes. 

Position Requirements

Minimum Education:

Preferred: High School Diploma plus training acquired through work experience or education

Minimum Experience:

Required: Less than one year of previous job-related experience

Preferred: 1-2 years of previous job-related experience

Licensure/Certifications:

Required: Certified Nurse Assistant, BLS (Basic Life Support) through AHA

Other: Completion of a Nursing Assistant Program with placement on the Illinois Department of Health Nurse Aide Registry or verification of an equal or higher educational level in a clinically focused program. Individuals working as Patient Care Assistants at Loyola University Medical Center prior to 1997 are exempt from the above guidelines and are grandfathered into the Patient Care Tech roles upon successful completion of an in-house orientation and training program for the Patient Care Tech position.

At Loyola, we know you’re more than your job. We see you and all of your potential. That’s why we invest in our people. Clinical advancement programs, flexible scheduling, tuition reimbursement and day one benefits… at Loyola, what’s important to you, is important to us. Join our family.

  • Benefits from Day One
  • Competitive Shift Differentials
  • Career Development
  • Tuition Reimbursement
  • On Site Fitness Center (Gottlieb Memorial Hospital & LUMC)
  • Referral Rewards

Salary Range: $16.70 - $25.53 per hour

Actual compensation will fall within the range but may vary based on factors such as experience, qualifications, education, location, licensure, certification requirements, and comparisons to colleagues in similar roles.

Trinity Health Benefits Summary

Our Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion
 

Trinity Health is one of the largest not-for-profit, Catholic healthcare systems in the nation. Built on the foundation of our Mission and Core Values, we integrate diversity, equity, and inclusion in all that we do. Our colleagues have different lived experiences, customs, abilities, and talents. Together, we become our best selves. A diverse and inclusive workforce provides the most accessible and equitable care for those we serve. Trinity Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, status as a protected veteran, or any other status protected by law.


Keywords:

patient care, nursing assistant, healthcare, patient support, clinical care, vital signs, BLS certification, hospital technician, health services, ambulatory care



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