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Our Credential & Career Coaching team supports individuals who have recently earned certifications, as well as those working toward credentialed roles. Whether you’re pursuing a Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA), Pharmacy Technician, or another in-demand certification, Credential Connection helps you prepare and navigate the hiring process. Like all services provided by Skills for Chicago, this program is offered completely free to job seekers.

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Patient Care Technician

Job Details

  • Provide direct patient care by assisting with admissions, discharges, hygiene, feeding, mobility, vital signs, specimen collection, and newborn care, including hearing screenings and glucose checks 
  • Support clinical procedures such as EKGs, fetal monitoring, phlebotomy, oxygen setup, and post-operative care, while adhering to safety and infection control protocols 
  • Maintain accurate documentation of patient observations, intake/output, and care activities, promptly reporting any changes in condition to the RN 
  • Contribute to a safe, clean, and efficient care environment by cleaning equipment, stocking supplies, maintaining patient rooms, and handling patient belongings 
  • Participate in team-based care through staff meetings, training, quality improvement initiatives, and supporting a “Patients First” approach in all interactions 

Skills and Qualifications

  • CNA Certification or current enrollment in school of nursing with completed basic clinical rotations is required 
  • CPR/Basic Life Support certifications from the American Heart Association are required 
  • Must score a 90% or higher on annual mandatory Health and Safety Training quizzes 
  • Relevant soft skills include flexibility, organization, multi-tasking, critical thinking, and level-headedness in stressful situations 

Shift Details

  • Any Shift

Benefits

  • Dental
  • Employee Assistance
  • Medical
  • Sick
  • Tuition Reimbursement
  • Vacation
  • Vision
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