Patient Care Technician - Float Pool, Days (FT)

Company: Ascension Health
Location: Elgin
Posted on: May 14, 2022

Job Description:

We Are Hiring: Ascension is looking for a caring and compassionate Patient Care Technician to work at St. Joseph's Hospital Elgin. - This is a FT Days position that is - three 12 hr shifts, a week and every other weekend and rotating holidays.This role is eligible for a $3,000.00 sign-on bonus, provided you successfully complete all pre-employment requirements subject to the terms and conditions of the offer and meet the minimum eligibility requirements. Former associates of six months or less are not eligible.For more than 100 years, Ascension Saint Joseph - Elgin has brought top medical care to the Fox River Valley. Our 184-bed, full-service hospital has been recognized for excellence in multiple specialties. We are known across the nation for our heart and vascular institute, which offers the latest high-tech cardiac care. And our Cancer Care Center brings together board-certified doctors and specialists to provide the region's most advanced cancer treatment and rehabilitation. What You Will Do: Perform basic clinical and non-clinical patient care activities under supervision.

• Aid with movement and placement of patients.
• Assist patients with tending to personal care and activities of daily living.
• Report findings or changes in physical, mental and emotional conditions to nursing staff.
• Document necessary records.
• Keep patient rooms clean, orderly, and maintain medical equipment. What You Will Need: Licensure / Certification / Registration:
  • BLS Provider credentialed from the American Heart Association (AHA) obtained prior to hire date or job transfer date required.
  • Nurse Aide credentialed from the Illinois Department of Public Health preferred.Education:
    • High school diploma or GED required. Additional Preferences: No additional preferences. Why Join Our Team: Ascension Illinois, one of the largest health systems in Illinois, with 15 hospitals and over 150 sites of care, serves over 6.6 million residents in the greater Chicagoland area. A career at Ascension means you join a team of over 150,000 individuals across the country committed to a Mission of serving others and providing compassionate, personalized care to all.Our inclusive culture, continuing education programs, career coaches and benefit offerings are just a few of the resources and tools that team members can use to create a rewarding career path. If you are looking for a career where you can grow and make a difference in your community, we invite you to join our team today. Equal Employment Opportunity Employer: Ascension will provide equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all associates and applicants for employment regardless of race, color, religion, national origin, citizenship, 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.For further information regarding your EEO rights, click on the following link to the "EEO is the Law" poster:Please note that Ascension will make an offer of employment only to individuals who have applied for a position using our official application. Be on alert for possible fraudulent offers of employment. Ascension will not solicit money or banking information from applicants.This Ministry does not participate in E-Verify and therefore cannot employ STEM OPT candidates.

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