Patient Care Tech

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RML HEALTH PROVIDERS

Posted 2 months ago

Full Time

Hinsdale, Illinois

In Person

Smart Summary

Responsibilities

The Patient Care Technician provides essential, compassionate care to adult and geriatric patients under the direction of a Registered Nurse. Responsibilities include monitoring vital signs, assisting with daily living activities, and supporting respiratory care tasks.

Qualifications

You have a high school diploma or equivalent and are certified as a Nursing Assistant (CNA) or have equivalent documented experience and passed a competency test. You are capable of performing basic nursing care, monitoring vital signs, and assisting with patient mobility and safety.

Must Have Skills for ATS

CNA

Meditech

Ventilator Tubing

Tracheostomy Masks

Job Description

  **$3,000 Sign-On Bonus!** 

Job Details

Job Title: PCT

Department/Location: Nursing B2 / Hinsdale, IL 

Shifts: Nights 7:00 pm - 7:30 am including weekends and Holidays

Full-time (72 hours per pay period) + benefit eligible

FTE: 0.9

Req. Number: 1648

To qualify, candidates must pass a required written competency test for certification and be listed on the Illinois Department of Public Health website.

Compensation:  Pay is determined by various factors, including but not limited to job-specific requirements, individual experience, internal pay equity, and organizational needs/budget considerations, all in alignment with our RML's compensation philosophy. Additionally, you may be eligible for a discretionary annual incentive program based on both individual and organizational performance.

Benefits

RML offers competitive compensation and excellent benefits package. Employees can choose from a large selection of benefits that help protect their health, wealth, and well-being. Benefits include:

  • Medical, Dental & Vision
  • Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs)
  • Health Savings Account (HSA)
  • Life and Accidental, Death Insurance & Disability Insurance

401(k) Retirement Plan (6% company match) - For every $1 an employee contributes, RML contributes $1 to their accounts. Employees are 100 percent vested in the money both they and RML contribute.

Tuition Reimbursement up to $5k per calendar year

Employee Assistance Plan (EAP) For employees who may need help managing stress, RML offers an EAP at no cost. Counselors are available 24 hours a day to both employees and their family members. 

Banking Alternatives (e.g. HealthCare Associates Credit Union)

PTO: Employees can accrue up to 26 days off annually.

Referral Rewards (upwards of $4k) 

  • Employee Fitness Room
  • Free Parking

Join our dedicated team and make a difference in patient care! As a Patient Care Technician under the direction of a Registered Nurse, you’ll provide essential, compassionate care to adult and geriatric patients. This role is focused on assisting nurses and respiratory therapists with complex patient care tasks, ensuring comfort and safety for patients and their families.

Under the direction of the Registered Nurse and according to established policies and procedures, provides basic nursing care to patients.  Assists professional nurses and respiratory therapists with complex patient care up to the validated level of training. Provides age and developmentally appropriate care to adult and geriatric patients and their families.  

Responsibilities:

  • Deliver high-quality, age-appropriate care to adult and geriatric patients, assisting with daily activities such as hygiene, turning, ambulation, feeding, and post-mortem care.
  • Monitor vital signs, intake/output, and conduct bedside tests (e.g., blood glucose) with prompt reporting in Meditech.
  • Maintain patient safety, including adhering to isolation and protective equipment protocols.
  • Support respiratory care by adjusting tracheostomy masks, ventilator tubing, and other essential respiratory equipment.
  • Foster a safe and supportive environment by responding to call lights, supporting patient orientation, and assisting with admissions and discharges.
  • Engage in team meetings, continuing education, and committees, meeting annual clinical and performance requirements.

Requirements:

  • High school diploma or equivalent.
  • Certification as a Nursing Assistant (CNA) or documentation of nursing fundamentals, supervised clinical experience, and competency testing.
  • Demonstrated completion of PCT competencies.
  • Ability to stand, walk, lift, and push heavy equipment for extended periods.

Why Join Us?

  • Exemplify our core values of Respect, Excellence, Appreciation, Concern, and Honor in every interaction.
  • $3,000 sign-on bonus (pro-rated for positions under 0.9 FTE).
  • Comprehensive training, professional growth opportunities, and a supportive team culture.

Apply now and become part of a team committed to excellence in patient care!

This role is eligible for a $3,000 sign-on bonus and is subject to the terms and conditions of the offer. Bonuses will be pro-rated for positions less than full-time (0.9 FTE). Registry positions are not bonus-eligible. Rehires and current employees are not eligible. 

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of the work being performed by people assigned to this job.  They are not exhaustive lists of all duties, responsibilities, knowledge, skills, abilities, and working conditions associated with it.


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RML HEALTH PROVIDERS

Founded in 1987, RML is the largest ventilator-weaning hospital in the United States. Dedicated to individualized patient care and committed to improving patient outcomes through research, RML is also a recognized leader in best practices for wound care and medically complex patient rehabilitation, receiving patient referrals from across the country. Our MISSION is to provide quality, compassionate care to patients from our referring community who suffer from prolonged, severe illness. Our VISION is to be a national center of excellence for long term acute care, recognized for superior clinical outcomes and patient satisfaction, and for valued contributions to the advancement of medical care. Our VALUES are integrity, service, respect, stewardship, teamwork, and accountability. RML Specialty Hospital proudly celebrated its first DAISY Award recipient in May of 2024. The DAISY Award is a prestigious program celebrating nurses through heartfelt nominations from patients, families, and co-workers. We are extremely pleased to announce that in the 2012 Edition of U.S. News and World Report’s ranking of “Best Hospitals”, RML Specialty Hospital was listed as one of the Best Hospitals in the Chicago Region for Pulmonary Services. We are the only Long Term Acute Care Hospital that is being recognized in this manner in the entire country.
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