Patient Care Technician Surgical Intermediate Surgical Care Full Time Days

Northwestern Memorial Healthcare • Winfield, IL

2d • Onsite

About The Position

The Patient Care Technician works in the 26-bed Surgical Intermediate Care Unit (2A), which provides care for adults with acute medical, surgical, and cardiac conditions, including patients undergoing complex surgeries. The unit also serves surgical patients requiring medication drips not appropriate for a medical-surgical inpatient unit, as well as medical step-down and overflow patients. Registered nurses provide direct patient care, with an ideal step-down ratio of one nurse to three or four patients.

Under RN supervision, the Patient Care Technician performs basic patient care activities and supports unit operations. The role reflects Northwestern Medicine’s mission, vision, and values and requires compliance with its Code of Ethics, Corporate Compliance Program, applicable policies and procedures, and regulatory and accreditation standards. The schedule is part-time days, 6:00 a.m. to 6:30 p.m., with rotating weekends.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• One of the following: Certified Nursing Assistant, Certified Medical Assistant, Emergency Medical Technician, or nursing school student who has completed one semester of clinical work.
• American Heart Association Basic Life Support (BLS).

Responsibilities

• Perform basic nursing care activities 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.
• Prioritize and complete unit work as unit, patient, and staff needs change; demonstrate flexibility, organization, and the ability to multitask and function under stressful situations.
• Serve as a liaison between patient care units and other patient-related departments.
• Answer telephone calls, intercoms, and call lights politely; use appropriate telephone etiquette and communicate information to 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

• Competitive benefits, including tuition reimbursement, loan forgiveness, 401(k) matching, and lifecycle benefits.
• 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
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED