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Patient Care Tech-Emergency Department-Night

Endeavor Health · Highland Park, IL · $19.71–$28.58 an hour · Full time

Posted Sep 29, 2026 · We last checked this listing on Oct 6, 2026

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About your past

Tell me about your experience in an emergency department or other fast-paced patient care setting.

What they are checking: Whether they are ready for the speed and unpredictability of ED night shifts.

Tell me about a time you were exposed to something difficult, like a death or a serious trauma. How did you cope?

What they are checking: Whether they can handle the emotional side of ED work and stay steady.

How do you stay alert and careful through a 12-hour night shift?

What they are checking: Whether they have real habits to prevent mistakes when tired.

What would you do

A patient becomes aggressive and starts yelling at you. What do you do?

What they are checking: Whether they stay calm, keep themselves safe and get help instead of arguing back.

You are asked to help with three tasks by three different staff at once. How do you choose?

What they are checking: Whether they can prioritize under pressure, a skill the posting names directly.

About the work

A patient comes in with chest pain. What can you do right away to help the nurse and doctor?

What they are checking: Whether they know to get vitals and an EKG quickly, since time matters for heart attacks.

How do you decide when to use a lift device and when you can move a patient by hand?

What they are checking: Whether they follow safe patient handling rules, which the posting stresses for non-emergency transfers.

When would you wear an N95 or PAPR, and how do you put on and take off PPE safely?

What they are checking: Whether they know infection precautions that protect them and others from exposure.

How do you take a good set of vital signs on a crying child or a confused older adult?

What they are checking: Whether they can adapt their approach for different ages and still get accurate numbers.

What do you do if you get stuck with a used needle or splashed with body fluid?

What they are checking: Whether they know exposure steps and will report it right away for their own safety.

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The full job description

As published by Endeavor Health.

Hourly Pay Range: $19.71 - $28.58 - The hourly pay rate offered is determined by a candidate's expertise and years of experience, among other factors. Patient Care Tech – Emergency Department-Night Position Highlights: • Position: Patient Care Tech • Location: Highland Park Hospital • Full-time: 36 hours per week • Hours: Night shift(7pm-7:30am) w/ rotating weekends What you will do: • Flow of work and character of duties involves normal mental, visual, auditory attention much or all of the time with manual dexterity is required for sustained periods of time. • Requires visual acuity adequate to assess patients and read/record patient charts. • Requires auditory acuity adequate to converse with patients, members of the healthcare team and coworkers who are wearing masks. • Potential for exposure to blood, body fluids and other potentially infectious materials, chemicals and other hazardous conditions which may pose a health risk. • Able to work under pressure to meet patient care needs. • When in the clinical environment, must utilize appropriate patient movement equipment for patient-lifting and transfers when the transfer is a non-emergency situation. • In an urgent event, may need to assist with lifting up to 50 pounds. • When applicable, wear an N95 mask/PAPR and other PPE. • Sitting, standing, walking, bending, stooping, pushing, pulling, lifting throughout the shift. What you will need: • Eligible to work in the US • Completion of an accredited certified nursing assistant (CNA) training course preferred • Completion of at least one nursing clinical rotation in medical or surgical nursing preferred • Current BLS certification for the Healthcare Provider issued by American Heart Association If BLS certification is not current or does not have certification, required to be obtained within the employee’s introductory period (within 90 days of hire date) • Excellent interpersonal skills including teamwork, ability to prioritize, ability to receive and follow through on directions. • Basic Computer skills Benefits (For full time or part time positions): • Career Pathways to Promote Professional Growth and Development • Various Medical, Dental, Pet and Vision options • Tuition Reimbursement • Free Parking • Wellness Program Savings Plan • Health Savings Account Options • Retirement Options with Company Match • Paid Time Off and Holiday Pay • Community Involvement Opportunities Endeavor Health is a fully integrated healthcare delivery system committed to providing access to quality, vibrant, community-connected care, serving an area of more than 4.2 million residents across six northeast Illinois counties. Our more than 25,000 team members and more than 6,000 physicians aim to deliver transformative patient experiences and expert care close to home across more than 300 ambulatory locations and eight acute care hospitals – Edward (Naperville), Elmhurst, Evanston, Glenbrook (Glenview), Highland Park, Northwest Community (Arlington Heights) Skokie and Swedish (Chicago) – all recognized as Magnet hospitals for nursing excellence. For more information, visit www.endeavorhealth.org . When you work for Endeavor Health, you will be part of an organization that encourages its employees to achieve career goals and maximize their professional potential. Please explore our website ( www.endeavorhealth.org ) to better understand how Endeavor Health delivers on its mission to “help everyone in our communities be their best”. Endeavor Health is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodation to individuals with disabilities. Please refer to the main career page for more information. At Endeavor Health, we are united by a shared commitment to working together to create a culture of connection and belonging—each of us bringing different skills and experiences as we deliver safe, seamless, and personal care. Every person, every time. We are committed to fostering an environment where all team members can be their best, learn, and pursue excellence together. EOE: Race/Color/Sex/Sexual Orientation/ Gender Identity/Religion/National Origin/Disability/Vets, VEVRRA Federal Contractor.

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