Patient Care Technician-Cardiac/Stroke-Day/Evening

Evanston Hospital is seeking a Patient Care Technician to support the Cardiac/Stroke unit. Working under the supervision of a Registered Nurse, you will deliver direct patient care to cardiac and stroke patients in a fast-paced acute care setting.

Responsibilities

• Assist with vital signs including manual blood pressure measurement
• Perform 12-lead EKG
• Conduct bladder ultrasound
• Remove Foley catheters and IV adapters
• Collect sterile specimens
• Assist with patient bathing, bed changes, ambulation, and turning
• Perform hourly rounding
• Monitor blood glucose
• Assist with patient feeding
• Admit patients to rooms and prepare patients for discharge
• Assist with implementation of patient-specific care plans
• Perform other duties as delegated by the Registered Nurse
• Contribute to safety outcomes and promote high-quality patient experience

Schedule

• Part-time position, 24 hours per week
• Monday through Friday
• Day shift: 7:00 am - 3:30 pm
• Evening shift: 3:00 pm - 11:30 pm
• Rotating weekends

Required Qualifications

• Eligible to work in the United States
• Current BLS certification for Healthcare Provider issued by American Heart Association

Preferred Qualifications

• Completion of an accredited Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) training course
• Completion of at least one nursing clinical rotation in medical or surgical nursing
• One year of customer service experience
• Prior nursing assistant experience

Compensation

• Hourly pay range: $19.71 - $28.58
• Pay rate determined by expertise and years of experience

Benefits

• Premium pay for shift differentials, on-call, holidays, and other eligible positions
• Incentive pay for select positions
• Opportunity for annual increases based on performance
• Career pathways to promote professional growth and development
• Medical, dental, pet, and vision insurance options
• Tuition reimbursement
• Free parking
• Wellness program savings plan
• Health savings account options
• Retirement options with company match
• Paid time off and holiday pay
• Community involvement opportunities

Travel Requirements

• No travel required