Patient Care Technician
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- Location: Chicago, IL
- Facility: Ascension Saint Joseph Hospital
- Department: Float Staffing
- Schedule: Night shift | Full-time| 3 x 12's | Rotating weekends and holidays.
- Deliver compassionate clinical and supportive patient care under supervision to enhance comfort, dignity and overall well-being.
- Assist patients with daily living activities, positioning and mobility to encourage healing and maintain personal safety.
- Observe and report key updates in physical, mental or emotional health to ensure rapid care adjustments and precise documentation.
- Maintain a clean, safe and organized environment across patient rooms and medical equipment to support optimal clinical outcomes.
Licensure / Certification / Registration:
- BLS Provider obtained within 1 Month (30 days) of hire date or job transfer date required. American Heart Association or American Red Cross accepted.
- One or more of the following:
- Emergency Medical Tech credentialed from the Illinois Board Of Division of Emergency Medical Services and Highway Safety obtained prior to hire date or job transfer date required. Intermediate or Advanced is also acceptable.
- Practical/Vocational Nurse credentialed from the Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation obtained prior to hire date or job transfer date required.
- Nurse Aide credentialed from the Illinois Department of Public Health obtained prior to hire date or job transfer date required. A nursing student who has completed one semester of medical surgical nursing is also acceptable.
Education:
- High School diploma equivalency OR 1 year of applicable cumulative job specific experience required.
- Note: Required professional licensure/certification can be used in lieu of education or experience, if applicable
Additional Preferences:
- 1 year of hospital experience within an hospital setting is a must.