Patient Care Technician-Surgical Stepdown-Nights

Evanston Hospital is seeking a Patient Care Technician for the Surgical Stepdown unit on the night shift. In this role, you will work under the supervision of a Registered Nurse to deliver direct patient care on a medical-surgical unit. You will assist with a wide range of patient care activities and contribute to positive safety outcomes and high-quality patient experiences.

Responsibilities

• Assist with vital signs including manual blood pressure measurement
• Perform 12-lead EKG, bladder ultrasound, and blood glucose monitoring
• Assist with Foley catheter and IV adapter removal
• Collect sterile specimens
• Provide patient hygiene, bed care, ambulation, and turning assistance
• Conduct hourly patient rounding
• Assist with patient feeding and admission to rooms
• Prepare patients for discharge
• Assist with implementation of patient-specific care plans
• Perform other duties as delegated by the Registered Nurse
• Participate in activities essential to the functioning of the patient care unit

Schedule

• Full-time position, 40 hours per week
• Monday through Friday, 11:00 pm to 7:30 am
• Rotating weekends
• No travel required

Required Qualifications

• Eligible to work in the United States
• Current BLS certification for Healthcare Provider issued by the 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 settings
• One year of customer service experience
• Prior nursing assistant experience

Compensation and Benefits

• Hourly pay range: $19.71 to $28.58 (based on expertise and years of experience)
• Premium pay for shift differentials, on-call, holidays, and other eligible positions
• Incentive pay for select positions
• Annual increases based on performance
• Career pathways for 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