Patient Care Tech - Telemetry Unit - Full-Time, Day Shift

Job Description

Location : 520 S Maple Ave, Oak Park, Illinois 60304

Hospital : Rush Oak Park Hospital

Department : Telemetry Unit

Work Type : Full-Time - 36 Hours per week (0.9 FTE)

Shift : Day Shift : 7 : 00 AM to 7 : 30 PM

Work Schedule : 12-Hour Shifts - Weekends Included

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Pay Range : $16.48 - $25.96 per hour

Rush salaries are determined by many factors including, but not limited to, education, job-related experience and skills, as well as internal equity and industry specific market data. The pay range for each role reflects Rush's anticipated wage or salary reasonably expected to be offered for the position. Offers may vary depending on the circumstances of each case.

Summary :

Under the direction of a professional nurse, the Patient Care Tech 1 assists the patient with activities of daily living, transfer and mobility skills, skin, bowel and bladder programs, and maintains a clean, safe environment for the patient.

Other information :

• High School plus specialized training
• Entry level experience
• Prior formal clinical training. This may include CMA, CNA, PCT, EMT, corpsman, paramedic, and nursing or medical student experience.
• Current CPR
• Good communication skills
• Computer skills
• Good time management and organizational skills
• Ability to work weekends, holidays, and different shifts to accommodate staffing

Preferred Job Qualifications :

Physical Demands :

Ability to transport objects, patients and equipment

Ability to respond quickly to patient needs.

Work environment includes probability of exposure to adverse, hazardous, or unpleasant conditions wile caring for the sick

Ability to assist in evacuation of patients in the event of fire or other disasters

Routinely works with potentially infectious specimens and patients.

Ability to walk and stand throughout most designated shifts.

Ability to lift items weighing 10-50 pounds, above 50 pounds utilizes appropriate lift equipment.

Ability to carry items weighing 10-25 pounds (11-33% of time); 25 to 75 pounds (1-10% of time).

Responsibilities :

Rush is an equal opportunity employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, and other legally protected characteristics.

Position Patient Care Tech - Telemetry Unit - Full-Time, Day Shift

Location US : IL : Oak Park

Req ID 19678