Patient Care Technician-Endeavor Health

Skills for Chicagoland's Future

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 Chicagoland’s Future’s services, candidates must reside in Chicagoland (Cook, Lake, McHenry, Kane, Kendall, DuPage, or Will County in Illinois), and be either unemployed or underemployed, defined as working fewer than 32 hours per week or outside their field.

Endeavor Health

NorthShore University HealthSystem, Edward-Elmhurst Health, Swedish Hospital and Northwest Community Healthcare are now united under one name: Endeavor Health 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 

Location

Evanston

Benefits

Dental;Employee Assistance;Life Insurance;Long Term Disability;Medical;Paid Training/Personal Development;Parent Leave;Personal;Retirement/401K;Rx/Pharmacy Benefits;Short Term Disability;Sick;Transportation Reimbursement;Tuition Reimbursement;Vacation;Vision

Pay Rate

$17.00 to $27.32 per hour

Candidate Profile

• Current CPR/BLS (Basic Life Support) certification through the American Heart Association or American Red Cross is required 
• Completion of a Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) training program or at least one nursing clinical rotation is preferred
• 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 

Schedule

1st Shift;2nd Shift;3rd Shift;Weekends

Education Profile

High School Diploma/GED