Patient Care Technician Apprentice - Elmhurst Hospital
Company: Endeavor Health
Location: Elmhurst
Posted on: February 27, 2026
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Job Description:
Hourly Pay Range: $17.00 - $23.80 - The hourly pay rate offered
is determined by a candidate's expertise and years of experience,
among other factors. Patient Care Tech - Apprenticeship Program
Position Highlights: Position : Patient Care Tech Apprentice
Location : Elmhurst Hospital Full Time : Training is 4 weeks; 40
hours/week, after training PCT?s are 12 hour shifts 7am-7pm OR
7pm-7am / 3 shifts per week including rotating weekends and
rotating holidays Hours : Day Shift for first 4 weeks then Day and
Night Shifts Available Required Travel: Yes, first 4 weeks of
training may be at multiple locations
(Naperville/Elmhurst/Warrenville) What you will do: Patient Care
Techs are an integral part of the medical team and provide care to
patients in a fast-paced, team-orientated environment. Under the
direction 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.
You?re invited to apply to a Patient Care Technician (PCT)
Apprenticeship program offered by Edward and Elmhurst Hospitals,
with a start date of 4/6/2026. This is a full-time, paid
($17.00/hour), and benefited position that entails classroom and
training within the 40-hour work week. All tuition, training
materials, and exam costs are covered. What are the key
expectations of program participants? Complete the 4-week training
program (2 weeks classroom instruction, 2 weeks hybrid
(classroom/hands-on) Commit to working an 8-hour day shift the
first 4 weeks (minimum) of the program. Regular and on-time
attendance for all classes and working shifts is required.
Completion of the Certified Nursing Assistant exam within 2 weeks
of completion of the training program. If offered, accept a
full-time PCT position at Edward or Elmhurst? day and night shifts
available. The PCT Apprenticeship program is a partnership between
Edward and Elmhurst Hospitals and Valparaiso University that
consists of a 4-week on-site certified nursing assistant program
onsite at our Warrenville Corporate Center and hospital campuses.
Participants will be paid during the entire training period. Upon
completion of the course and passing the Certified Nursing
Assistant exam, participants will be promoted to a PCT role (with a
higher salary) at either Edward Hospital or Elmhurst Hospital.
Benefits (For full time or part time positions): Premium pay for
eligible employees 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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