Critical Care/ER Tech

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Benefits Eligible:

Hours Per Week:

Schedule Details/Additional Information:

7p-7a

Pay Range

Major Responsibilities:

• Competence in carrying out technical, direct patient care skills to assist Emergency Department (ED) and Critical Care (CC) staff RNs and/or physicians.
• Competence in carrying out technical, direct patient care skills to assist Emergency Department (ED) and Critical Care (CC) staff RNs and/or physicians. (Accountability A continued..)
• Provision of assistance to nurses in the care and discharge of patients as needed.
• Transportation of patients to and from ancillary departments adn admitted patients to their assigned rooms.
• Demonstration of complete, accurate, professional communication practices.
• Provision of needed supplies used throughout various areas of the department/unit. (In the ED shared accountability with the Patient Care Technician and Inventory Clerk)
• Cleanliness of storage areas and preparation of equipment and sterile trays used in the department/unit.
• Demonstration of ability to anticipate/solve routine daily problems/events.
• Demonstration of commitment to teaching/learning.
• Demonstration of commitment to the organization by supporting and adapting to changes consistent with operating goals.

Education/Experience Required:

• • High school diploma or equivalent.
  • Completion of PCA class/SA class within 6 months of hire
  • Certified Nurse Assistant or equivalent experience and/or one year phlebotomy experience and/or one year respiratory care experience and/or EKG experience.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities Required:

• • Basic computer knowledge is preferred.
  • Ability to communicate with others.
  • Courteous and professional interpersonal skills.
• • CPR Certification within 6 months of employment.

Physicial Requirements and Working Conditions:

• • Ability to successfully complete hospital-based training for Patient Care Assistant.
  • Ability to work rotating shifts any day of the week; Including holidays.
  • Willing to be called off based on unit demands.
  • Exposure to various contagious diseases, radiation, chemical, caustic materials, electrical equipment and hazards associated with their use.
  • Demands which require lifting throughout the day according to DOL Definition.
• If position has direct patient care or direct patient contact the following lifting requirement supersedes any previous lifting requirement effective 06/01/2015. Ability to lift up to 35 pounds without assistance. For patient lifts of over 35 pounds, or when patient is unable to assist with the lift, patient handling equipment is expected to be used, with at least one other associate, when available. Unique patient lifting/movement situations will be assessed on a case-by-case basis.

This job description indicates the general nature and level of work expected of the incumbent. It is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities required of the incumbent. Incumbent may be required to perform other related duties.

Our Commitment to You:

Advocate Health offers a comprehensive suite of Total Rewards: benefits and well-being programs, competitive compensation, generous retirement offerings, programs that invest in your career development and so much more – so you can live fully at and away from work, including:

Compensation

• Base compensation listed within the listed pay range based on factors such as qualifications, skills, relevant experience, and/or training
• Premium pay such as shift, on call, and more based on a teammate's job
• Incentive pay for select positions
• Opportunity for annual increases based on performance

Benefits and more

• Paid Time Off programs
• Health and welfare benefits such as medical, dental, vision, life, and Short- and Long-Term Disability
• Flexible Spending Accounts for eligible health care and dependent care expenses
• Family benefits such as adoption assistance and paid parental leave
• Defined contribution retirement plans with employer match and other financial wellness programs
• Educational Assistance Program

About Advocate Health 

Advocate Health is the third-largest nonprofit, integrated health system in the United States, created from the combination of Advocate Aurora Health and Atrium Health. Providing care under the names Advocate Health Care in Illinois; Atrium Health in the Carolinas, Georgia and Alabama; and Aurora Health Care in Wisconsin, Advocate Health is a national leader in clinical innovation, health outcomes, consumer experience and value-based care. Headquartered in Charlotte, North Carolina, Advocate Health services nearly 6 million patients and is engaged in hundreds of clinical trials and research studies, with Wake Forest University School of Medicine serving as the academic core of the enterprise. It is nationally recognized for its expertise in cardiology, neurosciences, oncology, pediatrics and rehabilitation, as well as organ transplants, burn treatments and specialized musculoskeletal programs. Advocate Health employs 155,000 teammates across 69 hospitals and over 1,000 care locations, and offers one of the nation's largest graduate medical education programs with over 2,000 residents and fellows across more than 200 programs. Committed to providing equitable care for all, Advocate Health provides more than $6 billion in annual community benefits.