PCT- Patient Care Technician- Telemetry- Full-Time- Days – AMITA Health – Chicago, IL

We Are Hiring

Looking for an enthusiastic and energetic Patient Care Tech or CNA for our Med Surg Tele Unit- 2 South (full-time days, 8 hour shifts with rotating weekends), at Resurrection Medical Center in Northwest Chicago near O’Hare Airport. Resurrection Medical Center is a 354-bed hospital. A comprehensive, modern health care provider with state-of-the-art facilities and services, including an Outpatient Services Center, an expansive Radiology and Imaging Center, and a Professional Office Building. Join our mission to extend the healing ministry of Jesus through the care we provide our patients and their families. We offer competitive benefits along with a Sign-on Bonus of $1,500 for those qualified candidates.

Why Join AMITA Health?

AMITA Health (www.AMITAhealth.org) is a joint operating company formed by the Adventist Health System in Altamonte Springs, FL and St. Louis, MO based Ascension.

AMITA Health is the largest health system in Illinois, comprising 19 hospitals and more than 230 sites of care. The health system has 900 providers in its medical groups, more than 26,000 associates and 7,000 physician partners and serves over 4.3 million residents in the greater Chicagoland area.

What You Will Do

As a PCT with AMITA, you will have the opportunity to perform basic clinical patient care, assist nursing staff with complex patient care and procedures, and work along with a diverse interdisciplinary team to help our patients through their recovery.

Responsibilities:

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  Aids with admission and discharging of patients.
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  Assists patients with tending to personal care and activities.
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  Taking and reporting vitals and point of care testing.
  
• Reports findings or changes in physical, mental and emotional conditions to nursing staff.
  
• Responsible for keeping patient rooms clean and orderly as well as maintaining medical equipment.

What You Will Need

.Licenses/Certifications:

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  BLS Provider credentialed from the American Heart Association (AHA) obtained prior to hire date or job transfer date.
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  One or more of the following:
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  Practical/Vocational Nurse credentialed from the Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation obtained prior to hire date or job transfer date.
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  Nurse Aide credentialed from the Illinois Department of Public Health obtained prior to hire date or job transfer date. Nursing student who has completed on semester of medical surgical nursing is also acceptable.
  
• Emergency Medical Tech credentialed from the Illinois Board Of Division of Emergency Medical Services and Highway Safety obtained prior to hire date or job transfer date. Intermediate or Advanced also acceptable.

Education:

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  High school diploma or GED required

Work Experience:

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  C.N.A experience preferred but not required.
  

Apply now!

This role is eligible for a $1,500 sign-on bonus, provided you successfully complete all pre-employment requirements and subject to the term. Current and former associates of six months or less are not eligible.

Equal Employment Opportunity

AMITA Health will provide equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all associates and applicants for employment regardless of race, color, religion, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identification or expression, age, disability, marital status, amnesty, genetic information, carrier status or any other legally protected status or status as a covered veteran in accordance with applicable federal, state and local laws.