Patient Care Technician, Cardiac Medical Telemetry

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:
Patient Care Technician, Cardiac Medical Telemetry

Location:

Highland Park Hospital
Full Time/Part Time:
Full Time, Day shift with Rotating Weekends

Hours:

32
Required Travel: N/A

The Patient Care Technician works under the direction of a Registered Nurse (RN) or Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) and, according to established procedures, performs patient care tasks and procedures necessary to provide for the care, comfort and safety of patients. Demonstrates the knowledge and skills necessary to provide appropriate care for the age(s) of the patients served on the assigned unit.

Each employee abides by and promotes the mission, vision and values of Endeavor Health to ensure excellent services are delivered with compassion.

• Patient & Visitor Interactions / Customer Service / Hourly Rounding: answer call lights, phones, assist visitors; perform purposeful hourly rounding on all assigned patients.
• Safe Handling / Ambulation / Repositioning: learn patient safe handling skills; assist in ambulation, transferring, lifting and repositioning patients using safe patient handling equipment.
• Basic Nursing Care – ADLs: assist patients with personal care needs – bathing, grooming, oral care, eating, feeding, bedpan or urinal use, positioning, answering call lights, bed making; under RN/LPN supervision; follow policies for safety.
• Admission, Discharge and Transfers: assist with room set‑up, welcoming new patients/room orientation, discharging and/or transferring patients; provide patient/family orientation to room and hospital per practice.
• Procedures and Treatments: accurately complete and document tasks such as ADLs, vital signs, weights, intake & output, calorie counts; perform and explain procedures (e.g., urinary catheter removal, ECGs, wound care/dressing changes) under nurse direction; notify personnel of responses/questions; collect non‑sterile specimens; perform point‑of‑care blood sugar testing; promote and maintain skin integrity by reporting problems.
• Care Companion/Sitter/Observer: remain with a patient as directed by RN or LPN to keep the patient safe.
• Department‑
  
  Specific Tasks:
  
  support nursing team with indirect patient care activities such as restocking equipment/linens, cleaning equipment, answering and relaying calls, filing and maintaining records, retrieving supplies, specimens, instruments and test results.

• Reasonable accommodations may be made for individuals with disabilities.

• Complete an accredited certified nursing assistant (CNA) training course (preferred).
• Complete at least one nursing clinical rotation in medical or surgical nursing (preferred).

• Current BLS certification for the healthcare provider issued by the American Heart Association (or obtain within 90 days of hire).

No experience required.

• Excellent interpersonal skills including teamwork, ability to prioritize, ability to follow directions.
• Demonstrates concern for and commitment to patient and family welfare.
• Attend in‑depth orientation regarding patient care skill tasks.
• Observe all fire and safety procedures and patient experience standards.

Normal mental, visual, auditory attention required; manual dexterity needed for sustained periods; adequate visual acuity to assess patients and read/record charts; adequate auditory acuity for communication; potential exposure to blood, body fluids, chemicals, hazardous materials; required to work under pressure; must utilize patient movement equipment; may lift up to 50 pounds in urgent events; wear PPE as required.

Equipment use for patient lifting and transfers; sit, stand, walk, bend, stoop, push, pull, lift during shift.

Basic computer skills required.

This job description is not exhaustive; duties may vary by location and may change due to business needs.

• Annual Incentive Plan eligibility based on organizational performance.
• Premium pay such as shift, on‑call, holiday pay based on role.
• Incentive pay for select positions.
• Opportunities for annual performance‑based increases.
• Career Pathways for professional growth and development.
• Various medical, dental, pet, and vision options.
• Tuition reimbursement.
• Free parking.
• Wellness program.
• Savings plan.
• Health Savings Account options.
• Retirement options with company match.
• Paid time off and holiday pay.
• Community involvement opportunities.

Endeavor Health is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodation to individuals with disabilities. EOE:
Race/Color/Sex/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity/Religion/National Origin/Disability/Vets, VEVRRA Federal Contractor.