What are the responsibilities and job description for the Patient Care Tech PCT position at Loyola University Health System?
Job Summary
This position provides direct patient care to assist the unit manager, professional staff, and physicians in providing patient-centered care.
Description
General Patient Care
The role meets the comfort and hygiene needs of patients.
Technical Care
Assists with completion of patient testing and treatment procedures, sets up and primes IV tubing, performs cardiopulmonary resuscitation, and obtains wound and throat cultures.
Equipment Management
Assists physician and professional staff in equipment supply and set up.
Patient Transport
Assists with ambulating patients using assistive devices and transfer/transport procedures.
Communication
Performs required documentation and communicates effectively to meet patient and/or family needs and regulatory requirements.
Quality Improvement
Utilizes time and resources effectively to promote quality and cost outcomes.
Requirements
Education
A high school diploma or equivalent is preferred, along with training acquired through work experience or education.
Experience
Less than one year of previous job-related experience is required. One to two years of experience is preferred.
Licensure/Certifications
Certified Nurse Assistant (CNA) and Basic Life Support (BLS) certification are required.
Other
Completion of a Nursing Assistant Program or an equal or higher educational level in a clinically focused program is required. Individuals with prior experience as Patient Care Assistants at Loyola University Medical Center are exempt from these guidelines.
Benefits
- Benefits from Day One
- Competitive Shift Differentials
- Career Development
- Tuition Reimbursement
- On-Site Fitness Center
- Referral Rewards
