Patient Care Technician - Brain Innovation Center (23rd Floor) at Shirley Ryan AbilityLab

• Job Location Chicago, IL
• Seniority Entry Level
• Type Full-time

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Description

The Patient Care Technician Performs various activities in the treatment and care of patients, including routine hygiene care., ingestion of food and fluids, elimination of body wastes, mobilization, and dressing/undressing.

Performs and records routine technical tasks as authorized, such as collecting routine specimens, taking vital signs, collecting and recording intake and output and blood glucose, giving suppositories, performing intermittent catheterization, measuring bladder volume, hanging gastric feedings, and escorting patients.

Collects and reports pertinent physiological, psychological, and functional data based on patient plan of care or patient need.

Orients the patient and family to the environment, therapeutic activities, and potential safety hazards and prevention strategies as identified by the registered nurse.

Incorporates factors related to safety into delivery of patient care as directed by the registered nurse.

Implements interventions consistent with the plan of care as directed by a registered nurse.

Observes patients and reports reactions or changes in patient condition to registered nurse.

Assists in transferring patients and patient care equipment to other specified areas.