Patient Care Tech-Float Pool Full-time Days

Northwestern Memorial Healthcare • Chicago, IL

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About The Position

The Patient Care Technician reflects Northwestern Memorial’s mission, vision, and values and follows its Code of Ethics, Corporate Compliance Program, policies, procedures, guidelines, and applicable regulatory and accreditation standards. The role supports the Professional Registered Nurse in direct and indirect patient care activities and functions as a member of the unit staff under the RN’s direction and supervision. This float-pool position is full-time on the day shift, with a stated schedule of 36 hours per week (0.9 FTE).

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.

Nice To Haves

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

Responsibilities

• Assist with patient admissions, transfers, and discharges.
• Measure and document vital signs, height, weight, intake and output, and drainage output.
• Apply cardiac monitoring and oximetry; obtain EKGs and capillary blood glucose readings; perform phlebotomy and collect specimens.
• Perform newborn-related duties, including hearing screening, security-band checks, nursery observation, newborn care, feeding assistance, and obtaining footprints.
• Apply fetal monitoring equipment to pregnant patients.
• Discontinue heplocks and Foley catheters and administer enemas.
• Round on patients, anticipate needs, respond promptly to call lights, and report changes in patient condition to the RN.
• Provide drinking water and nourishment; prepare patients for meals and assist with or provide feeding as needed.
• Provide morning, evening, and bathing care, including peri-care where appropriate.
• Make occupied and unoccupied beds; ambulate patients and provide instruction on walkers, canes, or crutches as appropriate.
• Assist with pre- and post-operative care, patient positioning, safety equipment, lifting, and turning using proper body mechanics and available resources.
• Apply comfort and safety measures, including side rails and call lights.
• Set up oxygen, suction, and other respiratory equipment.
• Apply dressings to Stage I and Stage II skin breakdown.
• Prepare patient rooms for assessments and procedures and assist with procedures in the normal newborn nursery as directed.
• Transport patients, equipment, and supplies during urgent and emergent situations and escort discharged patients to the front door.
• Respond to emergencies, obtain assistance, and initiate basic life support.
• Document appropriately, provide post-mortem care, transport bodies to the morgue when necessary, and safeguard patients’ prosthetic devices and personal care aids.
• Maintain a safe and clean environment, including cleaning or maintaining equipment, refrigerators, utility rooms, linen, and related supplies.
• Perform RN-delegated duties that support patient care and efficient unit operations.
• Collect and inventory patient belongings at admission, transfer, and discharge; complete charges using appropriate documentation.
• Order, obtain, and stock supplies and equipment; ensure rooms are ready for incoming patients and check designated equipment for proper functioning.
• Count instruments and sterile trays sent to and received from SEP as appropriate for the assigned unit.
• Set up and break down the delivery table.
• Participate in staff meetings, quality improvement activities, quality-control checks, and orientation of new staff.
• Use equipment, supplies, and other resources cost-effectively and follow established communication channels to resolve work-related problems.
• Demonstrate the Patient’s First philosophy, carry out assigned shift tasks delegated by the RN, and meet mandatory requirements.

Benefits

• Competitive benefits, including tuition reimbursement, loan forgiveness, and 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: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED