Patient Care Technician - 7E Cardiac Tele - Nights

Job description

Hourly Pay Range: $18.84 - $27.32 - The hourly pay rate offered is determined by a candidate's expertise and years of experience, among other factors. Position Highlights: - Sign on bonus: None - Position: Patient Care Technician – Nursing Assistant, Cardiac Tele - Location: Swedish Hospital, Chicago - Full Time (36 hours per week) - Hours: Nights (7p-730a); every other weekend and rotating holidays required - Required Travel: May float to other inpatient units as needed. What you will do: - Provides care to patients on assigned nursing unit under the direction of a Clinical Nurse Manager. - Communicates effectively with patient, families, visitors, and members of the health care team in a respectful manner. - Understands how to use and uses standard precautions with all patients as well special precautions that may be ordered for the patient based on the pathology diagnosed. This includes the use of all personal protective equipment. - Assists with patient hygiene based on the level assistance the patient requires. - Assists with meeting the elimination needs of the patient which includes helping patients to the bathroom or use bedside commode - Sets up the patient room for a new...