Patient Care Tech
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Job Title: Patient Care Tech | Department/Location: Nursing 4th FL / Chicago, IL |
Shift: Nights 7:00 pm – 7:30 am including weekends and Holidays | Full-time (72 hours per pay period) + Benefit-eligible |
FTE: 0.9 | Req. Number: 1768 |
To qualify, candidates must pass a required written competency test for certification and be listed on the Illinois Department of Public Health website.
Benefits
RML offers competitive compensation and excellent benefits package. Employees can choose from a large selection of benefits that help protect their health, wealth, and well-being. Benefits include:
| 401(k) Retirement Plan (6% company match) - For every $1 an employee contributes, RML contributes $1 to their accounts. Employees are 100 percent vested in the money both they and RML contribute. | Tuition Reimbursement up to $5k per calendar year | Employee Assistance Plan (EAP) For employees who may need help managing stress, RML offers an EAP at no cost. Counselors are available 24 hours a day to both employees and their family members. |
Banking Alternatives (e.g. HealthCare Associates Credit Union) | PTO: Employees can accrue up to 26 days off annually. | Referral Rewards (upwards of $4k)
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Join our dedicated team and make a difference in patient care! As a Patient Care Technician under the direction of a Registered Nurse, you’ll provide essential, compassionate care to adult and geriatric patients. This role is focused on assisting nurses and respiratory therapists with complex patient care tasks, ensuring comfort and safety for patients and their families.
Under the direction of the Registered Nurse and according to established policies and procedures, provides basic nursing care to patients. Assists professional nurses and respiratory therapists with complex patient care up to the validated level of training. Provides age and developmentally appropriate care to adult and geriatric patients and their families.
Responsibilities:
- Deliver high-quality, age-appropriate care to adult and geriatric patients, assisting with daily activities such as hygiene, turning, ambulation, feeding, and post-mortem care.
- Monitor vital signs, intake/output, and conduct bedside tests (e.g., blood glucose) with prompt reporting in Meditech.
- Maintain patient safety, including adhering to isolation and protective equipment protocols.
- Support respiratory care by adjusting tracheostomy masks, ventilator tubing, and other essential respiratory equipment.
- Foster a safe and supportive environment by responding to call lights, supporting patient orientation, and assisting with admissions and discharges.
- Engage in team meetings, continuing education, and committees, meeting annual clinical and performance requirements.
Requirements:
- High school diploma or equivalent.
- Certification as a Nursing Assistant (CNA) and competency testing.
- Demonstrated completion of PCT competencies.
- CPR certification required
- Ability to stand, walk, lift, and push heavy equipment for extended periods.
Why Join Us?
- Exemplify our core values of Respect, Excellence, Appreciation, Concern, and Honor in every interaction.
- $3,000 sign-on bonus (pro-rated for positions under 0.9 FTE).
- Comprehensive training, professional growth opportunities, and a supportive team culture.
Apply now and become part of a team committed to excellence in patient care!
This role is eligible for a $3,000 sign-on bonus and is subject to the terms and conditions of the offer. Bonuses will be pro-rated for positions less than full-time (0.9 FTE). Registry positions are not bonus-eligible. Rehires and current employees are not eligible.
The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of the work being performed by people assigned to this job. They are not exhaustive lists of all duties, responsibilities, knowledge, skills, abilities, and working conditions associated with it.
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