Patient Care Technician

Preferred experience as a CNA nurse assistant emergency medical technician or surgical technician. Benefits eligible 36 hours per week nights 6:45pm-7:15am holiday rotation every third weekend required.

Memorial Hospital Belleville is an acute care hospital offering medical and surgical services plus critical and emergency care including Childrens at Memorial for pediatric emergency care. It provides patients a full complement of diagnostic and treatment services as well as heart and vascular care. Memorial offering medical and surgical services plus critical care is an accredited Chest Pain Center with PCI by the Society of Cardiovascular Patient Care and is designated as an Acute Stroke Ready Hospital by the Illinois Department of Public Health. In addition Memorial Belleville recently was accredited by the American College of Radiology as a designated Lung Cancer Screening Center. Since 2008 it has been designated as a Magnet-recognized organization for nursing excellence by the American Nurses Credentialing Center.

Memorial Hospital Shiloh a 94-bed all-private suite hospital was recognized with Magnet status in 2018 and provides emergency care labor & delivery nursery medical and surgical services plus critical care. Two Northeast cares for patients pre and post cardiac catheterizations implantable cardiac defibrillators pacemaker insertions percutaneous transluminal coronary intervention with and without sheaths post thoracotomy respiratory problems and renal patients.

Provides direct patient care to support the licensed professional nurses responsible for a team of patients to ensure a safe environment for patients by reducing risk of harm. Collects vital information on the patient and reports such to the nursing team which contributes to the overall assessment of each patient and any changes to a patient's condition.

Implements direct patient care under the supervision of the nurse promoting patient and family centered care in a healing environment. Administers or assists patients with Activities of Daily Living (ADLs) performs vital signs intake & output fall and pressure ulcer prevention measures urinary catheter care phlebotomy or point of care testing as requested. Collects clinical data and information on patients and reports changes in patient status to the nurse. Assists nurse with patient and family education. Documents all patient care activities provided with correct medical terminology. Acts as 1:1 patient safety sitter as necessary. Ensures availability of supplies and equipment to meet each patient's needs. Participates in activities that promote patient safety quality and regulatory compliance. Participates in professional development.

Education: High School Diploma or GED Experience: No Experience Supervisor Experience: No Experience

Licenses & Certifications: Certified Nurse Assistant

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