Patient Care Technician-Neuro Telemetry Part Time Nights

Northwestern Memorial Healthcare•McHenry, IL

About The Position

The Patient Care Technician reflects Northwestern Medicine’s mission, vision, and values, adheres to its Code of Ethics and Corporate Compliance Program, and follows applicable policies, procedures, guidelines, and regulatory and accreditation standards. Under RN supervision, the technician performs basic patient care activities and supports patient care unit operations. This is a part-time night position.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent.
Current qualification as a Certified Nursing Assistant, Certified Medical Assistant, or Emergency Medical Technician, or nursing school student status with one semester of clinical experience completed.
American Heart Association Basic Life Support (BLS) certification.

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.
Demonstrate flexibility, organization, and the ability to multitask and function under stressful situations.
Use critical thinking to 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 telephones, intercoms, and call lights politely, using appropriate telephone etiquette, and communicate information to appropriate staff, family members, or patients.
Manage overall unit workflow with the charge RN and/or assistant manager as needed.
Perform pre-census work and validate daily admission, discharge, and census lists as needed.