Patient Care Technician

Role Overview

The position involves providing direct patient care, supporting clinical procedures, maintaining accurate documentation, ensuring a safe environment, and participating in team-based care initiatives. Responsibilities include assisting with admissions, discharges, hygiene, feeding, mobility, vital signs, specimen collection, and newborn screenings. Support for procedures such as EKGs, fetal monitoring, phlebotomy, and post-operative care is also required. The role emphasizes adherence to safety protocols, infection control, and contributing to a patient-first culture.

Qualifications & Skills

Candidates must hold a CNA certification or be enrolled in nursing school with completed clinical rotations. Current CPR/BLS certifications are required. Applicants should score 90% or higher on mandatory safety quizzes and demonstrate soft skills like flexibility, organization, multitasking, critical thinking, and composure under stress.

Additional Details

Part-time and full-time schedules involve rotating weekends, with training, mentorship, educational support, and student loan repayment options available. The role is based in Chicago and offers benefits such as medical, dental, vision, paid time off, tuition reimbursement, and employee assistance programs.