Patient Care Tech - 11 W Tower (NSICU) - Full-Time, Night Shift
Company: Rush Oak Park Hospital
Location: Chicago
Posted on: April 26, 2024
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Job Description:
Location: 1620 W Harrison St, Chicago, IL 60612
Hospital: RUSH University Medical Center
Department: 11 West Tower - Neurosciences Intensive Care Unit
(NSICU)
Work Type: Full-Time - 36 Hours per week (0.9 FTE)
Shift: Night Shift: 7:00 PM to 7:30 AM
Work Schedule: 12 Hour Shifts - Weekends Included
H.E.L.P. Union Vacancy Announcement
All Union applications must be submitted by 04/27/2024 at 11:59
PM
Summary:
The Patient Care Technician (PCT) performs a variety of clinical
and environmental tasks under the direction of the Registered
Nurse. The PCT duties are of a technical nature requiring
specialized training and skill. The PCT demonstrates the ability to
care for patients of all ages in the clinical setting. The PCT
exemplifies the Rush mission, vision, and values and acts in
accordance with Rush policies and procedures.
Other information:
Required Job Qualifications:
--- High school diploma or equivalent.
--- Maintain current BLS certification.
--- Prior formal clinical training. This may include CMA, CNA, PCT,
EMT, corpsman, paramedic, and nursing or medical student
experience.
--- Successful completion of the institutional screening
examination.
--- Ability to solve simple problems.
--- Excellent communication and customer service skills.
Preferred Job Qualifications:
--- Prior clinical experience in an acute care setting.
Responsibilities:
1. Assists the RN in the delivery of patient care.
1.1 Reports to charge RN or designate for assignment of duties.
1.2 Maintains a safe patient environment.
1.3 Sets priority of duties based on needs of patient and unit,
under the direction of the RN.
1.4 Under the direction of the RN, participates in the
implementation of individualized plans of care.
1.5 Assists patients in activities of daily living.
1.6 Accurately obtains patient data and documents all care in the
appropriate patient care record.
1.7 Performs routine procedures, treatments and specimen
collections.
1.8 Demonstrates aseptic technique, when necessary.
1.9 Assists RN or physician with advanced procedures.
1.10 Assists the nurse in the management of uncomplicated tubes and
drains.
1.11 Performs specific patient care procedures such as blood
glucose testing, specimen collection, etc.
1.12 Demonstrates knowledge of age specific variables and growth
and development.
1.13 Immediately reports changes in patient condition to the
appropriate RN.
2. Transports patients and (other) items as needed.
2.1 Assists with admission, discharge, and transport of
patients.
2.2 Transports laboratory specimens and patient belongings as
required.
2.3 Obtains blood products, supplies and equipment as
necessary.
3. Competently utilizes technology.
3.1 Demonstrates proficiency in the use of the telephone and
patient call system(s).
3.2 Demonstrates proficiency in the use of EPIC.
3.3 Consistently documents in real time at the point of care.
3.4 Demonstrates proficiency in the use of selected unit specific
monitors, pumps, and other equipment.
4. Maintains a safe and orderly, well equipped environment.
4.1 Maintains a safe work environment: Keeps patient rooms and unit
orderly, according to guidelines and unit routine.
4.2 Independently orders, organizes, and restocks according to unit
specifications.
4.3 Replenishes patient room supplies.
4.4 Maintains emergency supplies.
5. Demonstrates a professional work style in interactions with
internal and external customers.
5.1 Communicates all pertinent information to the appropriate team
member throughout the shift and to the oncoming shift.
5.2 Negotiates break time and communicates departure and return
time per unit protocol.
5.3 Demonstrates initiative and self-direction in work habits.
Rush is an equal opportunity employer. We evaluate qualified
applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual
orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran
status, and other legally protected characteristics.
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