Patient Care Tech- Surgical Inpatient Part Time Nights

Northwestern Memorial Healthcare•Lake Forest, IL

12h•$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 to support patients and staff. The position may also include safety-attendant/telesitter monitoring and administrative support duties assigned by department leadership.

Requirements

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

Responsibilities

Collect, label, and transport specimens as assigned.
Obtain 12-lead EKGs.
Discontinue saline locks and indwelling urinary catheters.
Discontinue telemetry monitoring packs.
Perform bladder scans.
Perform point-of-care testing as appropriate.
Assist patients with personal hygiene and nutritional needs identified in the plan of care.
Perform hourly patient rounding 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 healthcare team members meet patients’ 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 leadership and NM Academy; 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, promptly notify the care team when a patient needs assistance, monitor environmental safety and report hazards, perform care checks according to 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 indicated and place it in the Electronic Medical Record.
Manage admissions through the Electronic Bed Board.
Ensure patient-care unit readiness for EMR downtime and facilitate data recovery afterward.