Patient Care Tech - Full Time
Description
About Humboldt Park Health
As a community-based hospital, Humboldt Park Health reinvests in the community through programs that serve the poor and uninsured, manage chronic conditions such as diabetes, provide health education, and promote initiatives and outreach for older adults. We work hard every day to be a place of healing, caring, and connection for the patients and families in the community we call home.
Since its founding in 1894, Humboldt Park Health has been deeply committed to serving the Humboldt Park community. Humboldt Park Health is a 200-bed acute care facility providing patient-centered healthcare services focused on quality and compassionate care, ranging from everyday healthcare needs to treatment for the most critical conditions.
Join a Team That Cares for You, Too
Caring for others starts with supporting the people who make it possible. We are committed to supporting our employees with meaningful benefits, retirement planning support, and opportunities for continued growth and development. Whether you are seeking a full-time, part-time, or Registry position, you will be part of a compassionate, team-oriented environment dedicated to caring for both our patients and our staff.
Benefits
Benefits eligibility and offerings vary based on employment status and applicable plan requirements. Eligible employees may have access to:
- Medical, dental, and vision coverage
- Employer-paid life and AD&D insurance
- Flexible Spending Account (FSA) options
- 403(b) retirement plan with employer match, subject to eligibility requirements
- Paid Time Off (PTO), which may increase with years of service
- Employee discount at the Humboldt Park Health Wellness Center
- Education reimbursement, subject to eligibility requirements
- Employee wellness programs
- Additional voluntary benefits
- Opportunities for additional shifts, where applicable
Benefits, eligibility, and employer contributions are subject to the applicable plan documents, employment status, and organizational policies.
Position Summary
Assists nurses and physicians in the delivery of patient care through the coordination of patient care with other departments. A multi-skilled role that serves as an integral member of the primary patient care team. Performs clinical procedures (core and unit/practice environment-specific) to meet the physical and emotional care needs of the patient.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
- Assists with patient care based on the individual needs within the scope of practice, under the direct supervision of the Registered Nurse. Duties include, but are not limited to delegated aspects of age-appropriate patient care, taking vital signs, phlebotomy, respiratory therapy and ECG under the direction of the RN. Performs technical and medical procedures not governed by licensure.
- Maintains an organized working system in the emergency department through accurate documentation, orderly filing, and by ensuring appropriate departments receive the paperwork documentation required for patient care delivery.
- Effectively moves patients, supplies and equipment in a safe and timely manner as directed.
- Consistently provides quality patient care and is proactive in providing excellent service to the patients.
- Communicates effectively with other health care workers, physicians, patients and their families/friends.
Required Qualifications
- 1+ year of previous experience preferred
- Completion of a CNA or EMT program
Licensure and Certification
- CNA Certificate or EMT License required
- BLS required
- Phlebotomy certificate preferred
Where a professional license or certification is required, the candidate must maintain the applicable license or certification throughout employment and comply with applicable renewal and reporting requirements.
Humboldt Park Health may verify applicable professional licenses, certifications, education, employment history, and other credentials as permitted or required by applicable law and organizational policy.
Schedule
This position follows a full-time/ schedule with hours of 7a-7:30p or 7p-7:30a. Flexibility may be required based on patient care and operational needs.
Shift Differentials
Shift differentials may apply based on the current Humboldt Park Health policy at the time the hours are worked.
Compensation
Pay Range: $22 – $24 per hour
The pay range represents the budgeted compensation range for this position. Final offers may vary based on job-related factors, including qualifications, education, experience, skill set, internal equity, applicable policies, and other factors permitted by law.