Patient Care Technician Float CDH Resource Team Full-time Nights

Northwestern Memorial Healthcare • Winfield, IL

1d • $18 - $24

About The Position

The Patient Care Technician Float reflects Northwestern Medicine’s mission, vision, and values, follows its Code of Ethics and Corporate Compliance Program, and complies with relevant policies, procedures, guidelines, and regulatory and accreditation standards. Under the supervision of a registered nurse, the technician performs basic patient care activities. This full-time float position is on the CDH Resource Team and works nights, for 36 hours per week (0.9 FTE). The listed hourly compensation range is USD 18.33–24.48; the posting also lists a salary range minimum of $18.13 and maximum of $24.48.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Must be a nursing student who has completed one clinical rotation, or a Certified Nursing Assistant, Certified Medical Assistant, or Emergency Medical Technician.
• Basic Life Support (CPR) certification.

Nice To Haves

• Phlebotomy experience.
• Graduation from an accredited Nursing Assistant program or completion of a Phlebotomy course.

Responsibilities

• Perform basic nursing care activities as 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, and emotional conditions to nursing staff.
• Help keep patient rooms clean and orderly.
• Demonstrate flexibility, organization, and multitasking, including functioning under stressful situations.
• Use critical-thinking skills 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 appropriate staff, family, or patients.
• Manage overall unit workflow in coordination with the charge RN and/or assistant manager as needed.
• Perform pre-census work and validate daily admission, discharge, and census lists as needed.

Benefits

• Northwestern Medicine states that it offers a wide range of benefits supporting employees’ physical, emotional, and financial well-being and protection for unexpected life events; eligibility depends on employment classification.
• Tuition reimbursement.
• Loan forgiveness.
• 401(k) matching.
• Lifecycle benefits.

What This Job Offers

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