Patient Care Technician - Emergency Department - Nights

About This Role

This night-shift position in the Emergency Department focuses on providing direct patient care, supporting the nursing staff, and ensuring a safe and efficient environment. The role suits a patient care technician who is able to work under pressure and manage the physical demands of a hospital setting.

Responsibilities

• Pay normal mental, visual, and auditory attention much or all of the time
• Utilize manual dexterity for sustained periods
• Assess patients and read/record patient charts
• Converse with patients, healthcare team members, and coworkers who are wearing masks
• Work under pressure to meet patient care needs
• Utilize appropriate patient movement equipment for patient-lifting and transfers in non-emergency situations
• Assist with lifting up to 50 pounds in an urgent event
• Wear an N95 mask/PAPR and other PPE when applicable
• Perform sitting, standing, walking, bending, stooping, pushing, pulling, and lifting throughout the shift

Requirements

• Eligible to work in the US
• Current BLS certification for the Healthcare Provider issued by American Heart Association (required to be obtained within the employee’s introductory period (within 90 days of hire date) if not current or certified)
• Excellent interpersonal skills including teamwork, ability to prioritize, and ability to receive and follow through on directions
• Basic computer skills

Nice to have:

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

Benefits

• Career pathways to promote 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

Important Details

• Schedule: Night shift (7pm-7:30am) with rotating weekends

About the Company

Endeavor Health is a fully integrated healthcare delivery system committed to providing access to quality, vibrant, community-connected care, serving an area of more than 4.2 million residents across six northeast Illinois counties. The company has more than 25,000 team members and more than 6,000 physicians, aiming to deliver transformative patient experiences and expert care close to home across more than 300 ambulatory locations and eight acute care hospitals – Edward (Naperville), Elmhurst, Evanston, Glenbrook (Glenview), Highland Park, Northwest Community (Arlington Heights) Skokie and Swedish (Chicago) – all recognized as Magnet hospitals for nursing excellence.