City of Hope·Zion, Illinois
The Patient Care Technician provides paraprofessional care under the supervision of a Registered Nurse. Responsibilities include managing activities of daily living, performing specific tests and procedures, and maintaining environmental duties.
Patient Care Technician About City of Hope, City of Hope's mission is to make hope a reality for all touched by cancer and diabetes.
Founded in 1913, City of Hope has grown into one of the largest and most advanced cancer research and treatment organizations in the U.S., and one of the leading research centers for diabetes and other life-threatening illnesses.
City of Hope research has been the basis for numerous breakthrough cancer medicines, as well as human synthetic insulin and monoclonal antibodies.
With an independent, National Cancer Institute-designated comprehensive cancer center that is ranked top 5 in the nation for cancer care by U.S.
News & World Report at its core, City of Hope’s uniquely integrated model spans cancer care, research and development, academics and training, and a broad philanthropy program that powers its work.
City of Hope’s growing national system includes its Los Angeles campus, a network of clinical care locations across Southern California, a new cancer center in Orange County, California, and cancer treatment centers and outpatient facilities in the Atlanta, Chicago and Phoenix areas.
The successful candidate: Schedule: Three 12-hour night shifts per week 7:00 PM to 7:30 AM Every third weekend rotation Rotating holidays required Job Summary The Patient Care Technician (PCT) is a paraprofessional caregiver who works under the guidance and supervision of a Registered Nurse.
The PCT assumes responsibility and accountability for activities of daily living, certain tests and procedures, environmental duties, and other tasks as designated by their competency level.
The PCT provides care for age groups as defined in the scope of care.
High School diploma or equivalent required Listed in good standing on the Illinois Healthcare Worker Registry or EMT certification required CPR card required City of Hope is an equal opportunity employer. City of Hope employees pay is based on the following criteria: work experience, qualifications, and work location.
Candidates must have a high school diploma and be listed in good standing on the Illinois Healthcare Worker Registry or hold an EMT certification. A valid CPR card is also required.
Market context
In Illinois, support-services roles like this are typically competitive because employers look for a mix of early-career experience, an associate’s degree or equivalent training, and active imaging credentials. For this position, licensure and certification details matter, including ARRT status, an IEMA license, and CT certification within 13 months of hire. This platform AI-summarizes requirements and benefits from the original job description, saving you research time; before applying, verify your credentials and timeline against the posting.
