Patient Care Technician - SUD/Medical Stabilization - Day Shift

ABOUT US

Loretto Hospital is a safety-net hospital that serves more than 33,000 patients each year from Chicago’s Austin and surrounding communities. Established in 1923 as a not-for-profit community-focused healthcare provider, Loretto offers its community a unique patient-centered healthcare delivery system that promotes general wellness and education. The hospital staff are committed to providing the best possible medical care in a holistic, safe and comfortable resident environment. By empowering patients with knowledge and resources, Loretto Hospital strives to cultivate a culture of proactive medical management within the community, with the goal of increasing the quality of life for patients and community residents.

SUMMARY

We are looking for a dedicated Patient Care Tech to join our team. Under the supervision of a Registered Nurse, the Patient Care Technician participates in the delivery of care to patients in the Substance Use and Medical Stabilization Units. The Patient Care Technician promotes good public relations and professional attitude when dealing with co-workers, patients, visitors, and physicians. The Patient Care Technician also provides patient care and performs job functions and responsibilities in compliance with hospital policies, protocols, and job description.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Provides courteous service to our patients, visitors, staff, physicians, and other internal/external customers.
• Monitoring the patients during group activities, meals, and free time
• Responds to the needs of the department by accepting additional assignments and/or assisting others to ensure continuity of services
• Responsible for daily audit of patient charts
• Promptly responds to the needs of the patients, understands the patient population, and provides support in recovery environment
• Completes patient rounds in accordance with unit requirements and accurately documents patient's observations
• Manages the unit waitlist for incoming patients
• Responsible for completing the DART form
• Other duties as assigned

COMPLIANCE RESPONSIBILITIES

• Understands and adheres to Loretto Hospital’s compliance standards as they appear in the Compliance Policy, Code of Conduct and Conflict of Interest Policy.
• Keeps abreast of all pertinent federal, state and Hospital regulations, laws, and policies as they presently exist and as they change or are modified.

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this classification. They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required of the personnel so classified. For purposes of the American with Disabilities Act, “Job Duties” are essential job functions.

QUALIFICATIONS