PCT - Patient Care Technician - Geriatric Psych Unit

Company: AMITA HEALTH
Location: Hoffman Estates
Posted on: April 10, 2021

Job Description:

We Are Hiring: AMITA Health is an award-winning health system committed to delivering compassionate care AMITA Health Alexian Brothers Behavioral Health Hospital Hoffman Estates provides evidence-based behavioral health care for patients/ families when they require more intensive treatments. Our facility is one of the largest behavioral health hospitals in the country and offers specialized services for mental health and substance abuse problems Sign-On Bonus: This Behavioral Health Tech role is eligible for a $1,500 sign-on bonus , provided you successfully complete all pre-employment requirements subject to the terms and conditions of the offer. Former associates of six months are not eligible. Our Geriatric unit is looking for a skilled and outgoing individual to join our team and work full-time 3:00pm - 11:30 pm alternating Sat & Sun evenings. 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 maintains medical equipment What You Will Need: Licensure / Certification / Registration: One or more of the following required:
  • 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.
    • Practical/Vocational Nurse credentialed from the Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation obtained prior to hire date or job transfer date
      • 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.
          • BLS Provider credentialed from the American Heart Association (AHA) obtained prior to hire date or job transfer date required.___________________________________________________________________________________________Education:
            • High school diploma or GED required.Work Experience:
              • No experience required. New grads or seasoned Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA), Patient Care Technician (PCT), or Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) candidates are encouraged to apply! Why Join Our Team: AMITA Health, one of the largest health systems in Illinois, is comprised of 19 hospitals and more than 230 sites of care. With more than 900 providers in its medical groups, 26,000 associates and 7,000 physician partners, AMITA Health serves over 6.6 million residents in the greater Chicagoland area. We are committed to improving accessibility to healthcare in the communities we serve. We hold ourselves accountable to our patients and one another, and we work hard to treat the whole person, body, mind and spirit. Our compassionate, talented team members are the source of our strength, and we invest heavily in their well-being. We offer significant professional opportunities, career advancement potential, comprehensive training and competitive wages. Equal Opportunity Employer: 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.For further information regarding your EEO rights, click on the following link to the "EEO is the Law" poster:
                
                EEO is the Law Poster Supplement Please note that AMITA Health 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. AMITA Health will not solicit money or banking information from applicants.

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