Requisition ID: 63471

Location: Presence St Francis Hosp

Location Address:
355 Ridge Avenue, Evanston, IL 60202 United States (US)

Daily Hours: 12
Standard Hours: 24
Employment Status: Part-time
Employment Type: Regular
Shift: Night
FLSA: N

SUMMARY

The Patient Care Technician II is responsible for assisting in the delivery of skilled, technical care as appropriate to their qualifications and certifications, the clinical area, unit and/or department needs, and according to established policies and procedures.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Assists patient with eating, drinking, dressing, bathing and personal hygiene.
• Performs back rubs and skin care as needed to ensure the patient's comfort and well-being.
• Transports patients to and from other departments as needed and provides assistance with tray set up and patient positioning.
• Takes temperature, pulse, blood pressure, respiration, daily weights and dietary intake of assigned patients, and records output fluids. Accurately records information according to department procedure to ensure inclusion in the patient's medical record. Reports changes in a patient's condition to a registered nurse promptly.
• Performs specific, technical patient care procedures such as administration of enemas, applications of heat and cold.
  
  

This document represents the major duties, responsibilities, and authorities of this job, and is not intended to be a complete list of all tasks and functions. Other duties may be assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Education and/or Experience
High School diploma or equivalent required. Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) or one year patient care technician experience in a healthcare setting required, but students currently enrolled in an approved nursing school program may be considered.

Computer Skills
Knowledge of Microsoft Office software and Meditech.

Certificates, Licenses, Registrations
CPR Certification required, appropriate certifications in at least one or more of the following areas required: Phlebotomy (RPT), and/or EKG
Certified Nurse Assistant Certification preferred.

Business Unit: Presence St Francis Hospital
Department Name: SFH 5 South

Job Function: Nursing; Support Services