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Patient Care Technician - Medical Unit - Day

Endeavor Health · Elmhurst, IL · $19.71–$28.58 an hour · Part time

Posted Oct 1, 2026 · We last checked this listing on Oct 6, 2026

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About your past

Tell me about your nursing assistant training or patient care experience.

What they are checking: Whether they have the CNA training, clinical rotation or six months of care experience the role needs.

How do you treat a patient with dignity during bathing or toileting?

What they are checking: Whether they protect privacy and talk the patient through care respectfully.

Tell me about a time you had more work than you could finish. What did you do?

What they are checking: Whether they ask for help and prioritize instead of skipping tasks quietly.

You'll work every third weekend and a holiday track. How does that fit for you?

What they are checking: Whether they can commit to the weekend and holiday rotation the unit needs.

What would you do

This is a part-time day role on a general med-surg unit in Elmhurst. How would you start a 7 a.m. shift to stay ahead of your patients?

What they are checking: Whether they plan rounds, vitals and morning care to get done before the busy midday.

A patient's bed alarm goes off and they're halfway out of bed. What do you do?

What they are checking: Whether they respond quickly and calmly to prevent a fall and report it.

About the work

What patient changes would make you get the nurse right away rather than mention it later?

What they are checking: Whether they can tell urgent changes from routine ones and act fast on the urgent ones.

How do you help a patient who just came back from surgery?

What they are checking: Whether they take frequent vitals, watch for pain and nausea, and help them move safely.

How do you make sure the nurse knows what you've done and what you've noticed?

What they are checking: Whether they chart and give verbal updates so nothing falls through the cracks.

How do you keep from spreading infection between patients on a busy unit?

What they are checking: Whether they practice hand hygiene and isolation precautions every single time.

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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. Position Highlights: • Position : Patient Care Technician - Inpatient General Medical/Surgical Unit • Location : Elmhurst Main Hospital Campus - 155 E. Brush Hill Rd., Elmhurst, IL 60126 • Part-Time: 24 hours per week • Hours :7am-7:30pm (three 12 hour shifts) with every 3rd weekend rotation and holiday track What you will do: The Patient Care Tech, under the directions of a Registered Nurse (RN) and, according to established procedures, performs patient care tasks and patient care procedures necessary to provide for the care, comfort and safety of patients. What you will need: • Education: N/A • Certification: Current CPR Certification issued by American Heart Association • Experience: Successful completion of an accredited nursing assistant training course or minimum six months of previous patient care experience or equivalent or completion of one nursing clinical rotation • Successful completion of care Companion Course within six months of hire when course is required by the department. • Unique or Preferred Skills: Excellent interpersonal skills including teamwork, ability to prioritize, ability to receive and follow through on directions. Benefits (For full time or part-time positions): • Premium pay such as shift, on call, holiday and more based on an employee’s job (for eligible positions) • Incentive pay for select positions • Opportunity for Annual increases based on performance Career Pathways to Promote Professional Growth and Development • Various Medical, Dental, and Vision options Tuition Reimbursement; Free Parking at designated locations; Wellness Program Savings Plan; Health Savings Account Options; Retirement Options with Company Match; Paid Time Off; 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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