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Patient Care Technician

Swedish American
Rockford, Illinois, United States, 61101
Full-time

At UW Health in northern Illinois, you will have :

  • Competitive pay and comprehensive benefits package including : PTO, Medical, Dental, Vision, retirement, short and long-term disability, paternity leave, adoption assistance, tuition assistance
  • Annual wellness reimbursement
  • Opportunity for on-site day care through UW Health Kids
  • Tuition reimbursement for career advancement ask about our fully funded programs!
  • Abundant career growth opportunities to nurture professional development
  • Strong shared governance structure
  • Commitment to employee voice

POSITION SUMMARY :

Under the direct supervision of an RN, assists in providing patient care. Performs selected cross-trained skills, treatments and procedures specific to department for patients, including EKG and / or monitoring.

Updates RN with timely information regarding status of patient in compliance with Patient Services Department policy and other regulatory agency requirements.

Participates in continuous quality improvement activities and educational experiences in support of departmental and divisional nursing philosophy and objectives, as well as, Health System initiatives.

EDUCATION / TRAINING :

Must provide copy of diploma / degree for highest level of education obtained.

LICENSURE / CERTIFICATION :

Certification as a Nursing Assistant or completion of fundamentals of nursing course and be registered on the Illinois Department of Health Registry or a nurse who has completed RN or LPN Training in another country and completion of EKG.

Bi-Annual CPR designation by recommended renewal date.

Heart Hospital incumbents must complete BDI course with in six months of hire.

EXPERIENCE / SKILLS / ABILITIES :

Successful completion of annual clinical, age and job specific competencies and skill verification tools required. Good interpersonal, organizational and critical decision-making skills required.

Ability to communicate in English both verbally and in writing. Computer experience helpful. Basic arithmetic skills required.

Exceptional customer service skills with all customers.

Our Commitment to Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion

UW Health is committed to being a diverse, inclusive and anti-racist workplace and is an Equal Employment Opportunity, Affirmative Action employer.

Our integrity shines through in patient care interactions and our daily work practices as we work to embrace the knowledge, unique perspectives and qualities each employee and faculty member brings to work each day.

Applications from Black, Indigenous and People of Color (BIPOC) individuals, LGBTQ+ and non-binary identities, women, persons with disabilities, military service members and veterans are strongly encouraged.

EOE, including disability / veterans.

PI245134499

30+ days ago
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