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Patient Care Technician - Endeavor Health - Swedish Hospital - Chicago

chicago, IL

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Skills for Chicago

Is a Chicago-based nonprofit that removes barriers to employment by eliminating biases that disqualify candidates unnecessarily. Working with local and global companies, Skills brings opportunities to neighborhoods and municipalities throughout the Chicagoland area. To be eligible for Skills for Chicago services, candidates must reside in Illinois or Indiana, be authorized to work in the United States, and be either unemployed or underemployed.

Endeavor Health - Swedish Hospital

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. With more than 25,000 team members, they aim 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. When you work for Endeavor Health, you will be part of an organization that encourages its employees to achieve career goals and maximize their professional potential.

Job Highlights

Provide care to patients on assigned unit under the direction of a Registered Nurse 

Perform tasks such as vital signs monitoring, 12-Lead EKGs, bladder ultrasounds, blood glucose checks, Foley catheter and IV adapter removal, specimen collection, and assisting with bathing, feeding, turning, and ambulating patients 

Assist with patient admissions, preparation for discharge, and implementing patient-specific care plans 

Maintain hourly rounding, assist with safety protocols, and provide emotional support to patients 

Ensure a safe environment for patients and deliver a positive, high-quality experience

Candidate Profile

 CNA certification or Successful completion of an accredited nursing assistant training course or minimum six months of previous patient care experience or equivalent or completion of one nursing clinical rotation is preferred

Current CPR/BLS (Basic Life Support) certification through the American Heart Association or American Red Cross is required 

1+ year of relevant experience in a medical office is required

Must have basic computer proficiency for charting and patient documentation 

Relevant soft skills include interpersonal skills, prioritization, collaboration, and ability to follow directions

Additional Information

Location

Chicago

Benefits

Dental;Medical;Tuition Reimbursement;Vision;Other Benefits -

Worksite address

chicago, IL, 60290, US

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