Patient Care Technician Medical Surgical

A Patient Care Technician joins the Medical-Surgical unit at UChicago Medicine AdventHealth Glenoaks in Glendale Heights, Illinois, supporting bedside care under registered nurse direction on a 36-hour-per-week day shift. ### What you'll do - Perform treatments per policy, delivering age- and acuity-appropriate patient care across the medical-surgical unit - Assist the registered nurse team in direct bedside care, including obtaining nursing histories and reporting abnormalities - Document all procedures and interventions in accordance with department policy - Respond appropriately during clinical emergencies and follow prescribed isolation and infection-control protocols - Maintain a clean, safe environment for patients and staff, including proper use of PPE and hand hygiene - 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, including previous bedside care in an acute care setting, unit secretary role, or equivalent - Active BLS/CPR certification (required) - One of the following credentials: Certified Nurse Assistant (CNA), Certified Patient Care Technician/Assistant (CPCT/A), or EMT certification - Effective communication skills with patients, families, and multidisciplinary team members - Demonstrated commitment to continuous learning and skill development ### What's included - Pay range: $17.17–$27.46/hour ($35,714–$57,117 annualized) - Up to $3,000 sign-on bonus - Medical, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance from day one - Paid time off from day one; 4 weeks of 100% paid parental leave - 403(b) retirement plan - Mental health resources, whole-person well-being support, and pet benefits ### About the practice UChicago Medicine AdventHealth Glenoaks is a community hospital located in Glendale Heights, Illinois, operating as part of the AdventHealth system with an academic affiliation with UChicago Medicine. The Medical-Surgical unit runs 12-hour day shifts with rotating weekends and holidays, providing structured team-based inpatient care.