Support Technician - CRT

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:
  Staff Support Tech – Central Resource Team
• Location:
  
  Elmhurst Hospital
• Part-Time: 24 hour work week
• Hours:
  
  Days – 6:30am-7:00pm

• Provides basic care for patients under the direction of a Registered Nurse on inpatient units and facilitates communication between patients, families, and care team via video conference applications or phone.
• Responds to immediate patient needs by answering call lights promptly and courteously.
• As directed, by RN, makes hourly or more frequent rounds on patients for safety, comfort, and to meet patient needs/requests.
• Positions, lifts, transfers, and ambulates patients as directed by RN; use of Safe Patient Handling equipment.
• Assist with setting up meals for patients and ordering meals.
• Keeps patient rooms tidy, refreshes patient linen as needed, removes unnecessary equipment and linen.
• Assists patient with simple hygiene/comfort measures such as washing hands/face and oral care.
• As directed by RN, transports patient to other departments or during discharge.
• When directed by RN, remains with patient continuously for patient safety.
• Handles infectious waste and linen according to established hospital procedure.
• Adheres to proper infection control standards and handwashing techniques to avoid cross contamination.
• Cleans and disinfects unit‑specific equipment.
• Answers phones and/or covers/assists Unit Concierge as needed during shift.
• Acts as a “Runner” to other departments, when needed to obtain necessary items for patient care.

• Education:
  
  High School Diploma or GED preferred or equivalent work experience.
• Certifications:

• Premium pay such as shift, on call, holiday and more based on an employee’s job (for eligible positions).
• Incentive pay for select positions.
• Opportunity for annual increases based on performance.
• Career Pathways to Promote Professional Growth and Development.
• Various Medical, Dental, and Vision options.

EOE:
Race/Color/Sex/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity/Religion/National Origin/Disability/Vets, VEVRRA Federal Contractor.