PATIENT CARE TECH II

Company: MacNeal Hospital
Facility: MacNeal Hospital at Berwyn
Department: TCU

Registered with the State of Illinois as a Certified Nursing Assistant. Phlebotomy & EKG skills required. Minimum one year experience required.
Reporting to the Director of the Nursing unit, under the direction of a Registered Nurse (RN) and according to established policies and procedures, provides basic nursing care to patients and assists professional nurses with complex patient care up to the validated level of training. Performs related services and clerical duties according to the assigned unit.



KNOWLEDGE, PRACTICAL EXPERIENCE AND LICENSURE/REGISTRATION REQUIRED:

1. Level of knowledge normally acquired through the completion of high school with courses in Math, English and typing.

2. One (1) to three (3) months of training and experience in a healthcare field to acquire a basic knowledge of medical terminology, know correct procedures for chart preparation and record maintenance and know how to interact effectively with unit personnel and others.

3. Successful completion of an eight (8) week PCT training course or Certified Nurses Aide or Nursing Student who has completed at least one (1) Med-Surg Clinical Rotation. Demonstrated competency through on-the-job PCT training at MacNeal Hospital.

4. Successful completion of the PCT exam to validate all required skills.

Essential Physical Job Functions
Ability to carry and lift up to 20 pounds, push/pull up to 30 pounds of force, transfer and position patients in different environments, and ability to climb stairs. Frequent sitting/standing/walking, and able to assume a full squatting position. Able to take and interpret vital signs and respond appropriately during emergency situations, and communicate clearly and effectively with a varied population.
Full Time Day