Patient Care Tech-Medical-Surgical-Oncology Full-Time Days

Northwestern Memorial Healthcare • DeKalb, IL

3d • $18 - $25

About The Position

The Patient Care Technician (PCT) works in Medical-Surgical Oncology and reflects Northwestern Medicine’s mission, vision, and values. The role adheres to the organization’s Code of Ethics, Corporate Compliance Program, relevant policies and procedures, and applicable regulatory and accreditation standards. Under RN supervision, the PCT performs basic patient care activities and supports patient needs and unit operations. This is a full-time day-shift position at 0.9 FTE, or 36 hours per week.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Certification as a Nursing Assistant, Medical Assistant, or Emergency Medical Technician, or be a nursing school student who has completed one semester of clinical experience.
• American Heart Association Basic Life Support (BLS).

Nice To Haves

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

Responsibilities

• Perform basic nursing care activities as delegated and supervised by an RN, including monitoring vital signs, taking blood glucose measurements, 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, and emotional conditions to nursing staff.
• Help keep patient rooms clean and orderly.
• Demonstrate flexibility, organization, and multitasking, and function under stressful situations.
• Use critical thinking to prioritize and complete unit work promptly 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, use appropriate telephone etiquette, and communicate information to the appropriate staff, family, or patient.
• 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
• A wide 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
• Education Level: High school or GED