Patient Care Technician Post Surgical

A Patient Care Technician on the Post-Surgical unit at UChicago Medicine AdventHealth in Hinsdale, Illinois, supports bedside patient care on a night shift schedule within an acute inpatient setting. ### What you'll do - Perform treatments per policy, delivering age-, mobility-, acuity-, and culture-appropriate patient care under registered nurse direction - Respond appropriately in clinical emergencies and follow prescribed isolation and infection-control protocols - Document and report all procedures, observations, and abnormalities to the supervising RN in accordance with department policy - Assist in obtaining nursing histories and identifying patient needs - Maintain a clean, safe environment for patients and staff - Participate in performance-improvement activities and support quality standards and initiatives ### What we're looking for - High school diploma or equivalent (required) - Minimum 1 year of applicable PCT experience; prior bedside care in an acute care unit, unit secretary, or monitor technician role accepted - Active BLS/CPR certification (required) - One of the following credentials: CNA, CPCT/A, or EMT (required) - Ability to communicate effectively with patients, families, and interdisciplinary team members - Willingness to work rotating weekends and holidays on a 36-hour/week night schedule (6:45 PM–7:15 AM) ### What's included - Hourly pay range: $17.17–$27.46 (~$35,714–$57,117 annualized at 36 hrs/week) - Medical, dental, and vision insurance effective Day One - Paid time off from Day One - 403(b) retirement plan - Four weeks of 100% paid parental leave - Pet benefits and whole-person well-being and mental health resources ### About the practice UChicago Medicine AdventHealth Hinsdale is a faith-based acute care hospital located at 120 N. Oak St., Hinsdale, IL 60521, operating as part of the AdventHealth system in partnership with UChicago Medicine. The post-surgical unit provides overnight care to patients recovering from surgical procedures, supported by an interdisciplinary team committed to patient safety and continuous quality improvement.