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Patient Care Tech: Apprenticeship Program - Elmhurst Hospital

Evanston Hospital, Elmhurst, Illinois, United States, 60126

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Patient Care Tech- Apprenticeship Program

Hourly Pay Range: $17.00 - $23.80 Position Highlights: Sign on bonus: N/A Position: Patient Care Tech Apprentice Location: Elmhurst Hospital; training may be at multiple locations (Edward/Elmhurst/Warrenville) Full Time/Part Time: Full Time (Training is 5 weeks 40 hours/week, after training PCT's are 12 hour shifts 7am-7pm OR 7pm-7am / 3 shifts per week) Hours: Day and Night Shifts Available Required Travel: no What you will do: Patient Care Techs are an integral part of the medical team and provide care to patients in a fast-paced, team-orientated environment. Under the direction of a Registered Nurse (RN) and, according to established procedures, performs patient care tasks and patient care procedures necessary to provide for the care, comfort and safety of patients. You're invited to apply to a Patient Care Technician (PCT) Apprenticeship program offered by Edward and Elmhurst Hospitals. This is a full-time, paid ($17.00/hour), and benefited position that entails classroom and training within the 40-hour work week. All tuition, training materials, and exam costs are covered. What are the key expectations of program participants? Complete the 4-week training program (2 weeks classroom instruction, 2 weeks hybrid (classroom/hands-on) Commit to working an 8-hour day shift the first 5 weeks (minimum) of the program. Regular and on-time attendance for all classes and working shifts is required. Completion of the Certified Nursing Assistant exam within 2 weeks of completion of the training program. Agree to accept a full-time PCT position at Edward or Elmhurst day and night shifts available. The PCT Apprenticeship program is a partnership between Edward and Elmhurst Hospitals and Valparaiso University that consists of a 4-week on-site certified nursing assistant program onsite at our Warrenville Corporate Center and hospital campuses. Participants will be paid during the entire training period. Upon completion of the course and passing the Certified Nursing Assistant exam, participants will be promoted to a PCT role (with a higher salary) at either Edward Hospital or Elmhurst Hospital. Benefits (For full time or part time positions): Premium pay for eligible employees Career Pathways to Promote Professional Growth and Development Various Medical, Dental, Pet and Vision 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 Endeavor Health is a fully integrated healthcare delivery system committed to providing access to quality, vibrant, community-connected care, serving an area of more than 4.2 million residents across six northeast Illinois counties. Our more than 25,000 team members and more than 6,000 physicians aim to deliver transformative patient experiences and expert care close to home across more than 300 ambulatory locations and eight acute care hospitals. When you work for Endeavor Health, you will be part of an organization that encourages its employees to achieve career goals and maximize their professional potential. Diversity, equity and inclusion is at the core of who we are; being there for our patients and each other with compassion, respect and empathy. We believe that our strength resides in our differences and in connecting our best to provide community-connected healthcare for all. EOE: Race/Color/Sex/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity/Religion/National Origin/Disability/Vets, VEVRRA Federal Contractor.