Patient Care Tech 5W Ortho
Company: LOYOLA UNIVERSITY HEALTH SYSTEM
Location: Melrose Park
Posted on: October 19, 2024
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Job Description:
Employment Type:Full timeShift:12 Hour Night
ShiftDescription:Performs a variety of direct patient care
procedures to assist the unit manager, professional staff and
physicians in providing patient care focused on the needs of the
patient.GENERAL PATIENT CARE - Meets the comfort and hygiene needs
of the patient. TECHNICAL CARE - Assists with completion of patient
testing and treatment procedures, sets up and primes IV tubing,
12-lead ECG, simple tracheostomy suctioning and care, changes
dressings, performs cardiopulmonary resuscitation, obtains wound
and throat cultures. EQUIPMENT - Assists physician and professional
staff in equipment supply and set up. TRANSPORT - Assists with
ambulating patients with assistive devices such as crutches and
with transfer/transport procedures. COMMUNICATION - Performs
required documentation and communicates in a competent and
effective manner to meet patient and/or family needs and regulatory
requirements. Maintains strict confidentiality of patient, employee
and department information to ensure patient rights. QUALITY
IMPROVEMENT - Utilizes time and resources effectively to promote
quality and cost outcomes. Position RequirementsMinimum Education:
Preferred: High School Diploma plus training acquired through work
experience or educationMinimum Experience: Required: Less than one
year of previous job-related experiencePreferred: 1-2 years of
previous job-related experienceLicensure/Certifications: Required:
Certified Nurse Assistant, BLS (Basic Life Support) through
AHAOther: Completion of a Nursing Assistant Program with placement
on the Illinois Department of Health Nurse Aide Registry or
verification of an equal or higher educational level in a
clinically focused program. Individuals working as Patient Care
Assistants at Loyola University Medical Center prior to 1997 are
exempt from the above guidelines and are grandfathered into the
Patient Care Tech roles upon successful completion of an in-house
orientation and training program for the Patient Care Tech
position.At Loyola, we know you're more than your job. We see you
and all of your potential. That's why we invest in our people.
Clinical advancement programs, flexible scheduling, tuition
reimbursement and day one benefits--- at Loyola, what's important
to you, is important to us. Join our family.--- Benefits from Day
One--- Competitive Shift Differentials--- Career Development---
Tuition Reimbursement--- On Site Fitness Center (Gottlieb Memorial
Hospital & LUMC)--- Referral RewardsOur Commitment to Diversity and
Inclusion Trinity Health is one of the largest not-for-profit,
Catholic healthcare systems in the nation. Built on the foundation
of our Mission and Core Values, we integrate diversity, equity, and
inclusion in all that we do. Our colleagues have different lived
experiences, customs, abilities, and talents. Together, we become
our best selves. A diverse and inclusive workforce provides the
most accessible and equitable care for those we serve. Trinity
Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants
will receive consideration for employment without regard to race,
color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national
origin, disability, status as a protected veteran, or any other
status protected by law. Associated topics: bhlex, care technician,
certified, crma, delivery room, gmc, nurse, patient care, pcs,
stp
Keywords: LOYOLA UNIVERSITY HEALTH SYSTEM, Carol Stream , Patient Care Tech 5W Ortho, Other , Melrose Park, Illinois
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