Patient Care Tech

Position Overview

The Patient Care Tech works under the direction of a Registered Nurse at Nursing B2 Wing in Hinsdale, IL. In this role, you provide basic nursing care, assist with technical procedures, and support patient well-being across a rotating schedule of (3) 12‑hour shifts per week (7:00 AM – 7:30 PM), including weekends and holidays. This is a full‑time position (72 hours per pay period) with benefit eligibility and comes with a $3,000 Sign‑On Bonus (pro‑rated for positions less than full‑time). Compensation is determined by job-specific requirements, experience, internal pay equity, and organizational needs.

Key Responsibilities

• Exemplify the RML REACH culture by demonstrating respect, excellence, appreciation, concern, and honor in all interactions with patients, families, and co‑workers.
• Provide technical nursing care up to the validated level under the direction of a Registered Nurse, including assistance with personal hygiene care, activities of daily living, and post‑mortem care.
• Obtain and record vital signs, patient intake/output data, and perform common bedside tests (e.g. blood glucose monitoring) accurately in Meditech.
• Support respiratory care needs, perform simple procedures (non‑sterile dressing changes), and ensure proper use of personal protective equipment and isolation practices.
• Assist with admissions, discharges, and provide supportive care, including orienting patients and families to the unit and handling patient belongings.
• Maintain confidentiality, adhere to HIPAA guidelines, and document patient information in a timely and accurate manner.
• Participate in continuing education, staff meetings, and committees, while ensuring a safe work environment by reporting unsafe conditions and following safety protocols.

Required Qualifications

• High school graduate or equivalent with successful completion of Patient Care Technician (PCT) competencies.
• Must provide documented evidence of completing a State‑certified nursing assistant education program or have passed the nursing assistant competency test, including at least 40 hours of supervised clinical experience.
• Ability to transport patients, carry supplies, and perform physical tasks, with strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Compliance with HIPAA and all relevant healthcare policies and safety standards.

Preferred Qualifications

• Analytical ability to recognize significant changes in patient conditions and document findings accurately.
• Strong organizational skills to manage multiple tasks simultaneously in a dynamic patient care environment.
• Proven interpersonal skills to interact courteously and effectively with patients, families, and multidisciplinary teams.

Benefits & Perks

• Medical, Dental & Vision coverage
• Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs) and Health Savings Account (HSA)
• Life, Accidental Death, and Disability Insurance
• 401(k) Retirement Plan with a 6% company match (100% vested)
• Tuition Reimbursement up to $5k per calendar year
• Employee Assistance Plan (EAP) with 24/7 counselor access
• Banking Alternatives through HealthCare Associates Credit Union
• Paid Time Off (PTO) up to 26 days annually
• Referral Rewards (upwards of $4k)
• Employee Fitness Room and Free Parking
• $3,000 Sign‑On Bonus (with bonus payments made in two installments subject to terms and applicable taxes)