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Posted: 10-Mar-23
Location: Chicago, Illinois
Type: Full Time
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Internal Number: 00130579
PATIENT CARE TECHNICIAN - MEDICAL - SURGICAL UNIT - HIRING FAIR
Posting Salary: $19.05 -$22.93 HOURLY
Cook County Health will seek to fill the positions by means of the Hiring Fair Process.
Note: Onsite interviews will be held at John H. Stroger: 1950 West Polk Street - 5th Floor, Chicago, IL 60612. The only opportunity to interview for this position will be on Wednesday, March 15th, 2023 from 9:00 am to 3:00 pm. You must attend onsite at the Hiring Fair (and sit for an interview if qualified) to be considered for the position.
As a reminder, please apply & bring your resume, driver license, and any applicable certifications.
JOB SUMMARY
The Patient Care Technician assists the professional nurse in the provision of patient care needs according to the
plan of care. Takes responsibility and accountability for learning and adhering to hospital and nursing policies and procedures, care of the environment and supplies and equipment within the scope of training. Performs other duties as assigned under direction of a Licensed Registered Professional Nurse (RN).
Typical Duties
• Interfaces daily with patients. Nurses, Nurse Coordinator, Divisional Nursing Director, Support Staff, and
Physicians.
• Prepares patient rooms and patient beds for receiving admissions, returning surgical patient, transfer, or
emergencies.
• Provides patient care, Activities of Daily Living (ADLs) (eating, bathing, changing of bed linens, dressing
patient, mobility and continence) and other general care, as necessary throughout the day to assure
patient's physical comfort.
• Obtains intakes & output and document in emergency medical record.
• Empties Foley catheter at a minimum of every eight (8) hours or hourly, as needed or as directed by
RN. Documents in the EMR.
• Empties patient drains as directed by RN. Document in the EMR.
• Takes and records temperature, blood pressure, pulse, respiration, weight, height in an accurate and
precise manner.
• Measures and records intake and output in an accurate and precise manner.
• Assists with pre and post-operative care, such as positioning patient, lifting and turning patient with proper
body mechanics, ambulating patients and applying/utilizing special equipment as necessary.
• Assists and accompanies patient in the admission, transfer and discharge process while assuring comfort.
• Participates in nursing reports by receiving and contributing to status report of patients.
• Performs treatment procedures such as enemas, surgical skin preparations and application of ice packs and
heat assuring patient comfort.
• Prepares patients for meals, assists in feeding patient if necessary, and distributes water and other
nourishments according to patient needs.
• Performs general care activities for patients in isolation.
• Provides close observation care to patients.
• Provides post-mortem care.
• Makes rounds, anticipates patient needs, and responds to patient call lights promptly.
• Collects specimens, labels properly and transports to proper area in a timely manner.
• Reports to appropriate nursing personnel pertinent information including any changes observed in condition
or behavior of patient.
• Assists in maintaining a safe and clean environment by keeping order in patient rooms, reporting equipment
that is out of order, cleaning equipment (as assigned) and distributing unit linen and supplies.
• Documents appropriate patient care Information in a clear legible, concise manner.
• Utilizes AIDET when interacting with patients during hand-off process, and endorsement to healthcare team
member during patient transition or shift change. This will include current evidenced-based practice (EBP)
tools, such as AIDET, SBAR, hourly rounds, etc.
• Adapts to change in workload, or patient assignments.
• Adapts to change in workload or patient assignments.
• Recognizes and responds to priorities in patient care.
• Performs assigned duties independently, willingly cooperates.
• Assists in exceeding patient satisfaction.
• Functions in an accurate, precise, calm manner in emergency and crisis situations.
• Evacuates patient in an emergency, according to fire and evacuation policy.
• Uses safety devices and standard precautions to prevent the spread of infection and disease.
• Performs other duties as assigned.
Minimum Qualifications
• High School diploma or GED
• Valid and Current certification as a Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA)
• Valid and current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification
• Basic computer skills (Proficiency test may be administered)
Preferred Qualifications
• One (1) year experience as a Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA)
• Bilingual
VETERAN PREFERENCE
PLEASE READ
When applying for employment with the Cook County Health & Hospitals System, preference is given to honorably discharged Veterans who have served in the Armed Forces of the United States for not less than 6 months of continuous service
To take advantage of this preference a Veteran must:
• Meet the minimum qualifications for the position.
• Identify self as a Veteran on the employment application by answering yes to the question by answering yes
to the question, “Are you a Military Veteran?”
• Attach a copy of their DD 214, DD 215 or NGB 22 (Notice of Separation at time of application filing. Please
note: If you have multiple DD214s, 215s, or NGB 22S, Please submit the one with the latest date. Coast
Guard must submit a certified copy of the military separation from either the Department of Transportation
(Before 9/11) or the Department of Homeland Security (After 9/11). Discharge papers must list and
Honorable Discharge Status. Discharge papers not listing an Honorable Discharge Status are not
acceptable
OR
• A copy of a valid State ID Card or Driver’s License which identifies the holder of the ID as a Veteran, may
also be attached to the application at time of filing.
If items are not attached, you will not be eligible for Veteran Preference
VETERANS MUST PROVIDE ORIGINAL APPLICABLE DISCHARGE PAPERS OR APPLICABLE STATE ID
CARD OR DRIVER’S LICENSE AT TIME OF INTERVIEW.
MUST MEET ALL REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS AT TIME OF APPLICATION FILING.
*Degrees awarded outside of the United States with the exception of those awarded in one of the United
States’ territories and Canada must be credentialed by an approved U. S. credential evaluation service
belonging to the National Association of Credential Evaluation Services (NACES) or the Association of
International Credential Evaluators (AICE). Original credentialing documents must be presented at time of
interview.
*Please note all offers of employment are contingent upon the following conditions: satisfactory professional
& employment references, healthcare and criminal background checks, appropriate licensure/certifications
and the successful completion of a physical and pre-employment drug screen.
*CCHHS is strictly prohibited from conditioning, basing or knowingly prejudicing or
affecting any term or aspect of County employment or hiring upon or because of any
political reason or factor.
COOK COUNTY HEALTH & HOSPITALS SYSTEM IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER
