Patient Care Tech Registry- Observation

Northwestern Memorial Healthcare • Lake Forest, IL

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About The Position

The Patient Care Tech IHR reflects Northwestern Medicine’s mission, vision, and values, follows 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 and supports patient care unit operations. The role calls for flexibility, organization, multitasking, critical thinking, and the ability to function in stressful situations as unit and patient needs change.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• One completed clinical rotation for nursing students, or certification as a Certified Nursing Assistant, Certified Medical Assistant, or Emergency Medical Technician.
• CPR – Basic Life Support.

Nice To Haves

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

Responsibilities

• Perform basic nursing care activities as 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.
• Prioritize and complete unit work as unit, patient, and staff needs change.
• Serve as a liaison between patient care units and other patient-related departments.
• Answer telephone, intercom, and call lights politely, using appropriate telephone etiquette, and communicate information to the appropriate staff, family, or patient.
• Coordinate overall unit workflow with the charge RN and/or assistant manager as needed.
• Perform pre-census tasks and validate daily admission, discharge, and census lists as needed.

Benefits

• Northwestern Medicine states that it offers competitive benefits, including tuition reimbursement, loan forgiveness, and 401(k) matching.
• A wide range of benefits intended to support employees’ physical, emotional, and financial well-being and provide protection for unexpected life events; eligibility depends on employment classification.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED