Patient Care Tech-Medical Oncology 14P Casual Nights

Northwestern Memorial Healthcare • Chicago, IL

19h

About The Position

The Patient Care Technician supports the Professional Registered Nurse in direct and indirect patient care activities and works as a member of the unit staff under the RN’s direction and supervision. The role reflects Northwestern Memorial’s mission, vision, and values and follows its Code of Ethics, Corporate Compliance Program, applicable policies and procedures, and regulatory and accreditation standards.

Direct care duties include assisting with admissions, transfers, and discharges; taking and documenting vital signs and other measurements; collecting specimens; performing phlebotomy, EKGs, capillary blood glucose checks, and other assigned procedures; responding to call lights; helping patients with meals, hygiene, mobility, positioning, and comfort and safety measures; preparing rooms and patients for assessments and procedures; and reporting observations or changes in condition to the RN. The technician may also assist with newborn care, post-operative care, emergencies, and post-mortem care, as appropriate to the assigned unit.

Indirect care duties include maintaining a safe and clean environment, preparing rooms for incoming patients, obtaining and stocking supplies and equipment, checking designated equipment, documenting charges, and completing tasks delegated by the RN to support patient care and unit operations. The position also participates in meetings, quality improvement activities, quality-control checks, new-staff orientation, and mandatory training, and performs other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• CNA certification, or current enrollment in a School of Nursing with successful completion of basic clinical rotations.
• CPR recognition by the American Heart Association (BLS for Healthcare Providers).
• At least 90% correct on annual mandatory Health and Safety Training quizzes.
• Unit-based recognition for Capillary Blood Glucose Monitoring.
• High school diploma.
• Ability to relate to patients, families, nursing staff, and medical staff is noted as part of the preferred prior healthcare experience.

Nice To Haves

• One year of college or nursing education, or equivalent experience.
• Previous experience in a healthcare setting, with demonstrated ability to relate to patients, families, nursing staff, and medical staff.
• Associate or bachelor’s degree.

Responsibilities

• Assist with patient admissions, transfers, and discharges.
• Measure and document vital signs, height, weight, intake and output, and other assigned patient information.
• Perform assigned patient-care procedures, which may include EKGs, phlebotomy, capillary blood glucose checks, specimen collection, and application of monitoring equipment.
• Respond to patient call lights, observe patients, anticipate needs, and promptly notify the RN of changes in patient condition.
• Assist patients with meals, hygiene, mobility, positioning, comfort, and safety; provide newborn care when assigned.
• Prepare patients and rooms for assessments, diagnostic and therapeutic procedures, and incoming patients.
• Assist with pre- and post-operative care and respond to emergencies, including securing assistance and initiating basic life support.
• Maintain a safe and clean environment; obtain, check, clean, organize, and stock supplies and equipment.
• Complete assigned documentation and charges, and collect and inventory patient belongings during admission, transfer, and discharge.
• Carry out tasks delegated by the RN to support patient care and efficient unit operations.
• Participate in staff meetings, quality improvement activities, quality-control checks, and orientation of new staff.
• Follow established policies, procedures, standards of care, communication channels, and mandatory requirements.

Benefits

• Tuition reimbursement
• Loan forgiveness
• 401(k) matching
• A range of benefits intended to support employees’ physical, emotional, and financial well-being and provide protection for unexpected life events

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Education Level: High school or GED