Patient Care Tech IMCU

About This Role

This role involves performing a variety of clinical and patient care functions under the direction of a clinical RN or physician to support patients and staff in an Intermediate Care Unit (IMCU) setting. The Patient Care Tech ensures patient safety and assists with daily living needs in a collaborative environment.

Responsibilities

• Collects, labels and transports specimens
• Obtains 12 lead EKG’s
• Discontinues Saline Locks and Indwelling Urinary Catheters
• Discontinues Telemetry Monitoring packs
• Performs Bladder Scan
• Performs Point of Care Testing as appropriate
• Assists patients with personal hygiene and nutritional needs
• Performs hourly patient rounding in collaboration with the clinical RN
• Obtains and documents patient care data as directed by the clinical RN
• Assists with patient ambulation and positioning
• Responds to patient call lights and request for assistance professionally and timely
• Maintains visual observation of patients with no distractions as a Safety Attendant/Telesitter Monitor
• Monitors and maintains patient environmental safety, and notifies care team of hazards

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent
• Completion of an accredited CNA program and listed on the state of Illinois CNA Registry OR Nursing student who has successfully completed one clinical rotation with written verification
• BLS through American Heart Association
• Ability to lift/carry up to 50 pounds and push/pull force up to 50 pounds

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent. Completion of an accredited CNA program OR Nursing student who has successfully completed one clinical rotation.

Benefits

Certifications