PATIENT CARE TECH, Full-time, 7am-7:30pm

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Full time

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Shift:

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12 Hour Day Shift

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Description:

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Reporting to the Manager of the Nursing Unit or under the direction of a Registered Nurse (RN) and working under the Illinois Nurse Practice Act as well as evidence-based standards of care, provides basic nursing care to patients and assists professional nurses with complex patient care up to the validated level of training. Performs related service and clerical duties according to the assigned unit.

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GENERAL PATIENT CARE - Meets the comfort and hygiene needs of the patient.

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TECHNICAL CARE - Assists with completion of patient testing and treatment procedures, sets up and primes IV tubing, 12-lead ECG, simple tracheostomy suctioning and care, changes dressings, performs cardiopulmonary resuscitation, obtains wound and throat cultures.

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EQUIPMENT - Assists physician and professional staff in equipment supply and set up.

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TRANSPORT - Assists with ambulating patients with assistive devices such as crutches and with transfer/transport procedures.

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COMMUNICATION - Performs required documentation and communicates in a competent and effective manner to meet patient and/or family needs and regulatory requirements. Maintains strict confidentiality of patient, employee and department information to ensure patient rights.

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QUALITY IMPROVEMENT - Utilizes time and resources effectively to promote quality and cost outcomes.

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Position Requirements

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Minimum Education:

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Preferred: High School Diploma plus training acquired through work experience or education

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Minimum Experience:

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Required: Less than one year of previous job-related experience

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Preferred: 1-2 years of previous job-related experience

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Licensure/Certifications:

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Required: Certified Nurse Assistant, BLS (Basic Life Support) through AHA

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Other: Completion of a Nursing Assistant Program with placement on the Illinois Department of Health Nurse Aide Registry or verification of an equal or higher educational level in a clinically focused program. Individuals working as Patient Care Assistants at Loyola University Medical Center prior to 1997 are exempt from the above guidelines and are grandfathered into the Patient Care Tech roles upon successful completion of an in-house orientation and training program for the Patient Care Tech position.

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At Loyola, we know you're more than your job. We see you and all of your potential. That's why we invest in our people. Clinical advancement programs, flexible scheduling, tuition reimbursement and day one benefits... at Loyola, what's important to you, is important to us. Join our family.

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  Benefits from Day One

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  Competitive Shift Differentials

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  Career Development

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  Tuition Reimbursement

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  On Site Fitness Center (Gottlieb Memorial Hospital & LUMC)

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  Referral Rewards

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Compensation:

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Salary Range: $16.70 - $25.53 per hour

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Actual compensation will fall within the range but may vary based on factors such as experience, qualifications, education, location, licensure, certification requirements, and comparisons to colleagues in similar roles.

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Trinity Health Benefits Summary (

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Our Commitment

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Rooted in our Mission and Core Values, we honor the dignity of every person and recognize the unique perspectives, experiences, and talents each colleague brings. By finding common ground and embracing our differences, we grow stronger together and deliver more compassionate, person-centered care. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other status protected by federal, state, or local law.

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Our Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion

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Trinity Health is a family of 115,000 colleagues and nearly 26,000 physicians and clinicians across 25 states. Because we serve diverse populations, our colleagues are trained to recognize the cultural beliefs, values, traditions, language preferences, and health practices of the communities that we serve and to apply that knowledge to produce positive health outcomes. We also recognize that each of us has a different way of thinking and perceiving our world and that these differences often lead to innovative solutions.

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Our dedication to diversity includes a unified workforce (through training and education, recruitment, retention, and development), commitment and accountability, communication, community partnerships, and supplier diversity.

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EOE including disability/veteran