Patient Care Tech II - Day Shift with No Weekends or Holidays (Hiring Immediately)

Employment Type:Full timeShift:Day ShiftDescription:Days - 10:00 am = 630pm Monday Tuesday Wednesday Friday5:00 am - 130pm ThursdayNo Weekends, No Call, No HolidaysPerforms 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 thepatient by providing care services such as bathing, oral hygieneprocedures, hair care, bed pan/urinal use, skin care and garment, linenand bedding changes. Distributes meals and beverages, takes vitalsigns, collects lab specimens.TECHNICAL CARE - Assists with completion of patient testing andtreatment procedures, sets up and primes IV tubing, 12-lead ECG,simple tracheostomy suctioning and care, changes dressings, performscardiopulmonary resuscitation, obtains wound and throat cultures. EQUIPMENT - Assists physician and professional staff in equipmentsupply and set up.TRANSPORT - Assists with ambulating patients with assistive devicessuch as crutches and with transfer/transport procedures.COMMUNICATION - Performs required documentation andcommunicates in a competent and effective manner to meet patientand/or family needs and regulatory requirements. Maintains strictconfidentiality of patient, employee and department information toensure patient rights.QUALITY IMPROVEMENT - Utilizes time and resources effectively topromote quality and cost outcomes.Position Requirements:Minimum Education:Preferred: High School DiplomaMinimum Experience:Required: Less than one year of previous job-related experiencePreferred: 1-2 years of previous job-related experience Licensure/Certifications:Required:Certified Nurse AssistantCPR (Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation)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 Technicians at Loyola University Medical Center prior to 1997 are exempt from the above guidelines and are grandfathered into the PatientCare Technicians roles upon successful completion of an in-house orientation and training program for the Patient Care Technician position.Compensation: Salary Range: $17.30 - $26.81 per hourActual 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 SummaryOur Commitment Rooted in our Mission and Core Values, we honor the dignity of every person and recognize the unique perspectives, experiences, and talents each colleague brings. By finding common ground and embracing our differences, we grow stronger together and deliver more compassionate, person-centered care. We are 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, veteran status, or any other status protected by federal, state, or local law.