Patient Care Technician-Delnor Orthopedic Oncology Med Surg Unit Full Time Nights

Northwestern Memorial Healthcare • Geneva, IL

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About The Position

The Patient Care Technician works on the Delnor Orthopedic Oncology Med Surg Unit and reflects Northwestern Medicine’s mission, vision, and values. Under the supervision of a registered nurse, the technician performs basic patient care activities and complies with organizational policies, procedures, and applicable regulatory and accreditation standards. The schedule is three 12-hour night shifts per week, 7 p.m. to 7:30 a.m., with every other weekend (Friday and Saturday nights) and rotating holidays required.

The role also supports unit workflow and communication. In coordination with the charge RN and/or assistant manager, the technician may manage overall unit workflow, validate daily admission, discharge, and census lists, and serve as a liaison between patient care units and other patient-related departments.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Nursing students must have completed one clinical rotation, or candidates must be certified as a Certified Nursing Assistant, Certified Medical Assistant, or Emergency Medical Technician.
• Current CPR – Basic Life Support certification through the American Heart Association.
• Ability to demonstrate flexibility, organization, and multitasking.
• Ability to function under stressful situations.
• Ability to use critical thinking and prioritize unit work as needs change.

Nice To Haves

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

Responsibilities

• Perform basic nursing care activities 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, or emotional conditions to nursing staff.
• Help keep patient rooms clean and orderly.
• Prioritize and complete unit work as the needs of the unit, patients, and staff change.
• Serve as a liaison between patient care units and other patient-related departments.
• Answer telephone, intercom, and call lights politely; communicate information to the appropriate staff, family members, or patients.
• Manage overall unit workflow in coordination 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

• Tuition reimbursement
• Loan forgiveness
• 401(k) matching
• Lifecycle benefits
• Benefits to support physical, emotional, and financial well-being and protection from unexpected life events

What This Job Offers

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