Patient Care Technician

A Patient Care Technician (PCT) joins UChicago Medicine AdventHealth GlenOaks on the inpatient unit at 701 Winthrop Ave, Glendale Heights, Illinois, working full-time night shifts (7:00 PM–7:30 AM) with rotating weekends and holidays. ### What you'll do - Perform bedside treatments and direct patient care appropriate to patient age, mobility, acuity, and cultural background under the direction of a registered nurse - Assist in obtaining nursing histories and report abnormalities or changes in patient condition to the RN - Follow isolation protocols, apply appropriate personal protective equipment, and enforce unit safety regulations - Document and report all procedures in accordance with department policy - Maintain a clean, safe environment for patients and staff throughout the shift - Respond appropriately in clinical emergencies and participate in performance improvement activities ### What we're looking for - High school diploma or equivalent (required) - Minimum 1 year of applicable PCT experience, including bedside care in an acute care setting, unit secretary, or monitor technician role - Active BLS/CPR certification (required) - One of the following credentials: Certified Nurse Assistant (CNA), Certified Patient Care Technician/Assistant (CPCT/A), or Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) - Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively with patients, families, and multidisciplinary team members ### What's included - Compensation: $17.17–$27.46/hr ($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 - 403(b) retirement plan - 4 weeks of 100% paid parental leave - Mental health resources and whole-person well-being support ### About the practice UChicago Medicine AdventHealth GlenOaks is a community hospital in Glendale Heights, Illinois, operating under the joint mission of UChicago Medicine and AdventHealth to provide whole-person care rooted in faith-based healing. The facility supports continuous career development and an inclusive team environment across its inpatient units.