Patient Care Tech Registry- Observation

Northwestern Memorial Healthcare•Lake Forest, IL

About The Position

The Patient Care Tech IHR reflects Northwestern Medicine’s mission, vision, and values, adheres to its Code of Ethics and Corporate Compliance Program, and complies with applicable policies, procedures, guidelines, and regulatory and accreditation standards. Under RN supervision, the Patient Care Tech performs basic patient care activities. This role supports patients with personal care and daily living needs, monitors and reports patient information, helps maintain orderly patient rooms, and contributes to unit workflow in coordination with nursing staff.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent.
Completion of an accredited CNA program and listing on the Illinois CNA Registry, or nursing student status with successful completion of one clinical rotation and written verification of completion.
BLS certification through the American Heart Association.

Nice To Haves

Phlebotomy experience.
Graduate of an accredited Nursing Assistant program or a Phlebotomy course.

Responsibilities

Perform basic nursing care activities delegated and supervised by an RN, including monitoring vital signs, measuring blood glucose, and recording intake and output.
Assist patients with personal care and activities of daily living, including bathing, grooming, and eating.
Report abnormal findings or changes in patients’ physical, mental, and emotional conditions to nursing staff.
Help keep patient rooms clean and orderly.
Demonstrate flexibility, organization, and multitasking, including the ability to function under stressful situations.
Use critical thinking to prioritize and complete unit work promptly as the needs of the unit, patients, and staff change.
Serve as a liaison between patient care units and other patient-related departments.
Answer telephone, intercom, and call lights politely, use appropriate telephone etiquette, and communicate information to the appropriate staff, family, or patient.
Manage overall unit workflow with the charge RN and/or assistant manager as needed.
Perform pre-census and validate daily admission, discharge, and census lists as needed.