Patient Care Tech- Cardiovascular Full Time Days

Northwestern Memorial Healthcare • Lake Forest, IL

6d • $18 - $25

About The Position

The Patient Care Tech 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 the direction of a clinical RN or physician, the role performs clinical and patient-care functions that support patients and staff. The position also includes safety-attendant/telesitter monitoring and department-support duties as assigned under department leadership.

Requirements

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

Responsibilities

• Collect, label, and transport specimens as assigned.
• Obtain 12-lead EKGs.
• Discontinue saline locks, indwelling urinary catheters, and telemetry monitoring packs.
• Perform bladder scans and point-of-care testing as appropriate.
• Assist patients with personal hygiene and nutritional needs identified in the plan of care.
• Perform hourly patient rounds in collaboration with the clinical RN.
• Obtain and document patient-care data as directed by the clinical RN and specified in the plan of care.
• Assist with patient ambulation and positioning as directed in the plan of care.
• Help health care team members meet each patient’s individualized needs.
• Respond professionally and promptly to patient call lights and requests for assistance.
• Help maintain a clinical-care environment that supports patient, family, and staff safety.
• Assist with post-mortem care.
• Identify and meet learning needs in collaboration with nursing and education leadership; complete required annual training and periodic in-services.
• Participate in performance-improvement activities that advance processes and support unit targets and performance.
• As a safety attendant/telesitter monitor, maintain uninterrupted visual observation without distractions, promptly notify the care team when a patient needs assistance, monitor environmental safety and report hazards, perform care checks in accordance with the care plan, and follow applicable policy.
• As directed by department leadership, answer, screen, and direct incoming calls.
• Facilitate obtaining a hard copy of a patient’s advance directive when the patient indicates one exists and place it in the Electronic Medical Record.
• Manage admissions through the Electronic Bed Board.
• Ensure the patient care unit is ready for EMR downtime and facilitate data recovery afterward.

Benefits

• Tuition reimbursement
• Loan forgiveness
• 401(k) matching
• A wide range of benefits supporting physical, emotional, and financial well-being and protection for unexpected life events

What This Job Offers

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