Shirley Ryan AbilityLab
Patient Care Technician - Brain Innovation Center (23rd Floor), Full-Time
Shirley Ryan AbilityLab, Chicago, Illinois, United States, 60290
Patient Care Technician - Brain Innovation Center (23rd Floor), Full-Time
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Responsibilities
Perform various activities in the treatment and care of patients, including routine hygiene care, ingestion of food and fluids, elimination of body wastes, mobilization, and dressing/undressing.
Perform and record routine technical tasks as authorized, such as collecting routine specimens, taking vital signs, collecting and recording intake and output and blood glucose, giving suppositories, performing intermittent catheterization, measuring bladder volume, hanging gastric feedings, and escorting patients.
Collect and report pertinent physiological, psychological, and functional data based on patient plan of care or patient need.
Orient the patient and family to the environment, therapeutic activities, and potential safety hazards and prevention strategies as identified by the registered nurse.
Incorporate factors related to safety into delivery of patient care as directed by the registered nurse.
Implement interventions consistent with the plan of care as directed by a registered nurse.
Observe patients and report reactions or changes in patient condition to registered nurse.
Assist in transferring patients and patient care equipment to other specified areas.
Document functional care, procedures, and other quantitative values in nursing database.
Assist in monitoring supply needs to ensure adequate inventory at bedside.
Perform all other duties that may be assigned in the best interest of SRAlab.
Qualifications
High school diploma or equivalent required.
CNA Certification or current enrollment in an accredited nursing program required.
Work requires successful completion of the Patient Care Technician orientation.
Demonstrates competency in applying the principles of the growth and development of infant, child, adolescent, young adult, middle-aged adult and geriatric patients.
Communicates effectively using timely verbal, non-verbal and written communication.
Proactively takes ownership for serving the customer, team, and organization for achieving goals and for resolving problems.
Willingly adapts to changing work demands and work environment.
Demonstrates critical thinking skills and makes sound judgments to monitor and respond to patient needs or changes in condition.
Anticipates assesses and addresses the needs of patients, internal and external customers to positively influence the patient/customer experience (directly or indirectly).
Ability to transfer and position patients, consistent with lifting up to 35 lbs.
Reporting Relationships
Reports directly to the Nurse Manager or designee.
Reports indirectly to registered nurse involved with care of patients.
Knowledge, Skills & Abilities
High school diploma or equivalent required.
CNA Certification or current enrollment in an accredited nursing program required.
Work requires successful completion of the Patient Care Technician orientation.
Demonstrates competency in applying the principles of the growth and development of infant, child, adolescent, young adult, middle-aged adult and geriatric patients.
Communicates effectively using timely verbal, non-verbal and written communication.
Proactively takes ownership for serving the customer, team, and organization for achieving goals and for resolving problems.
Willingly adapts to changing work demands and work environment.
Demonstrates critical thinking skills and makes sound judgments to monitor and respond to patient needs or changes in condition.
Anticipates assesses and addresses the needs of patients, internal and external customers to positively influence the patient/customer experience (directly or indirectly).
Ability to transfer and position patients, consistent with lifting up to 35 lbs.
Working Conditions
Normal patient care environment with little or no exposure to dust or extreme temperature.
Exposure to moderately adverse working conditions in performing certain patient care activities.
Occasional exposure to infectious diseases when working with patients.
Pay and Benefits Benefits and benefits’ eligibility can vary by position. Actual compensation will be determined by equity and qualifications of the role.
Salary Range: $18 - $26.14
Benefits: Shirley Ryan AbilityLab offers a comprehensive benefits program that is competitive with our industry peers in our geographic locations: https://www.sralab.org/benefits
Equal Employment Opportunity Shirley Ryan AbilityLab is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religion, national origin, disability, protected Veteran status, age, or any other characteristic protected by law.
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Responsibilities
Perform various activities in the treatment and care of patients, including routine hygiene care, ingestion of food and fluids, elimination of body wastes, mobilization, and dressing/undressing.
Perform and record routine technical tasks as authorized, such as collecting routine specimens, taking vital signs, collecting and recording intake and output and blood glucose, giving suppositories, performing intermittent catheterization, measuring bladder volume, hanging gastric feedings, and escorting patients.
Collect and report pertinent physiological, psychological, and functional data based on patient plan of care or patient need.
Orient the patient and family to the environment, therapeutic activities, and potential safety hazards and prevention strategies as identified by the registered nurse.
Incorporate factors related to safety into delivery of patient care as directed by the registered nurse.
Implement interventions consistent with the plan of care as directed by a registered nurse.
Observe patients and report reactions or changes in patient condition to registered nurse.
Assist in transferring patients and patient care equipment to other specified areas.
Document functional care, procedures, and other quantitative values in nursing database.
Assist in monitoring supply needs to ensure adequate inventory at bedside.
Perform all other duties that may be assigned in the best interest of SRAlab.
Qualifications
High school diploma or equivalent required.
CNA Certification or current enrollment in an accredited nursing program required.
Work requires successful completion of the Patient Care Technician orientation.
Demonstrates competency in applying the principles of the growth and development of infant, child, adolescent, young adult, middle-aged adult and geriatric patients.
Communicates effectively using timely verbal, non-verbal and written communication.
Proactively takes ownership for serving the customer, team, and organization for achieving goals and for resolving problems.
Willingly adapts to changing work demands and work environment.
Demonstrates critical thinking skills and makes sound judgments to monitor and respond to patient needs or changes in condition.
Anticipates assesses and addresses the needs of patients, internal and external customers to positively influence the patient/customer experience (directly or indirectly).
Ability to transfer and position patients, consistent with lifting up to 35 lbs.
Reporting Relationships
Reports directly to the Nurse Manager or designee.
Reports indirectly to registered nurse involved with care of patients.
Knowledge, Skills & Abilities
High school diploma or equivalent required.
CNA Certification or current enrollment in an accredited nursing program required.
Work requires successful completion of the Patient Care Technician orientation.
Demonstrates competency in applying the principles of the growth and development of infant, child, adolescent, young adult, middle-aged adult and geriatric patients.
Communicates effectively using timely verbal, non-verbal and written communication.
Proactively takes ownership for serving the customer, team, and organization for achieving goals and for resolving problems.
Willingly adapts to changing work demands and work environment.
Demonstrates critical thinking skills and makes sound judgments to monitor and respond to patient needs or changes in condition.
Anticipates assesses and addresses the needs of patients, internal and external customers to positively influence the patient/customer experience (directly or indirectly).
Ability to transfer and position patients, consistent with lifting up to 35 lbs.
Working Conditions
Normal patient care environment with little or no exposure to dust or extreme temperature.
Exposure to moderately adverse working conditions in performing certain patient care activities.
Occasional exposure to infectious diseases when working with patients.
Pay and Benefits Benefits and benefits’ eligibility can vary by position. Actual compensation will be determined by equity and qualifications of the role.
Salary Range: $18 - $26.14
Benefits: Shirley Ryan AbilityLab offers a comprehensive benefits program that is competitive with our industry peers in our geographic locations: https://www.sralab.org/benefits
Equal Employment Opportunity Shirley Ryan AbilityLab is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religion, national origin, disability, protected Veteran status, age, or any other characteristic protected by law.
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