Patient Care Tech-Stem Cell Oncology 16P Casual Nights

Northwestern Memorial Healthcare • Chicago, IL

12h • Onsite

About The Position

The Patient Care Technician supports the Professional Registered Nurse in direct and indirect patient care activities as a member of the unit staff, under the RN’s direction and supervision. The role follows Northwestern Medicine’s mission, values, Code of Ethics, compliance program, policies, procedures, and applicable regulatory and accreditation standards. The position is in Stem Cell Oncology, unit 16P, and is listed as casual nights.

Direct care duties include assisting with admissions, transfers, and discharges; taking and documenting vital signs and measurements; monitoring cardiac activity and oxygenation; obtaining EKGs, blood glucose readings, and specimens; performing phlebotomy; and supporting patient hygiene, meals, mobility, safety, comfort, and pre- and post-operative care. Duties may also include newborn care and screenings, applying fetal monitors, discontinuing heplocks and foley catheters, administering enemas, setting up respiratory equipment, applying dressings for Stage I and II skin breakdown, assisting with procedures, transporting patients, responding to emergencies, initiating basic life support, documenting observations, notifying the RN of changes in condition, and post-mortem care.

Indirect care duties include maintaining a safe and clean environment, preparing rooms for incoming patients, checking equipment, stocking supplies and linen, managing patient belongings and charges, and completing tasks delegated by the RN to support patient care and unit operations. The technician participates in meetings, quality improvement and quality-control activities, new-staff orientation, and required training, and uses resources cost-effectively.

Requirements

• CNA certification, or current enrollment in a School of Nursing with successful completion of basic clinical rotations.
• CPR recognition by the American Heart Association (BLS for Healthcare Providers).
• At least 90% correct on annual mandatory Health and Safety Training quizzes.
• Unit-based recognition for Capillary Blood Glucose Monitoring.
• High school diploma.
• Demonstrated ability to relate to patients, families, nursing staff, and medical staff, if previous healthcare experience is presented as a qualification.

Nice To Haves

• One year of college or nursing education, or equivalent experience.
• Previous experience in a healthcare setting.
• Associate or bachelor’s degree.

Responsibilities

• Assist with patient admission, transfer, and discharge processes.
• Take and record vital signs and measurements, including temperature, pulse, respirations, weight, height, and blood pressure.
• Measure and record intake and output, including drainage.
• Apply cardiac monitoring and oximetry; obtain EKGs and capillary blood glucose readings; perform phlebotomy; and collect urine, stool, blood, and sputum specimens.
• Follow infant security procedures and perform normal newborn hearing screening.
• Apply fetal monitor equipment to pregnant patients; discontinue heplocks and foley catheters; and administer enemas.
• Make patient rounds, anticipate needs, respond promptly to call lights, and observe newborns in the nursery.
• Distribute drinking water and nourishment; prepare patients for meals; assist with or provide feeding, including feeding normal newborns as assigned.
• Provide morning, evening, and bathing care, peri-care, and newborn care, including bathing, dressing, footprints, feeding assistance, and glucose checks.
• Make occupied and unoccupied beds; ambulate patients and provide instruction on walker, cane, and crutch use as appropriate.
• Assist with pre- and post-operative care, positioning, safety equipment, lifting and turning patients using proper body mechanics, and comfort and safety measures.
• Set up oxygen, suction, and other respiratory equipment for adults and/or neonates.
• Apply dressings to Stage I and Stage II skin breakdown.
• Prepare patient rooms for medical or nursing assessment, evaluation, diagnostic procedures, and therapeutic procedures; assist with normal newborn nursery procedures as directed.
• Transport patients, equipment, and supplies during urgent or emergent situations and transport patients to the front door upon discharge.
• Respond to emergencies, secure assistance, and initiate basic life support.
• Report observations, document appropriately, and promptly notify the RN of changes in patient condition.
• Provide post-mortem care and transport bodies to the morgue when necessary.
• Take responsibility for patients’ prosthetic devices and personal items, including hearing aids, dentures, and eyeglasses.
• Follow established policies, procedures, and standards of care.
• Maintain a safe and clean environment, including completing assigned cleaning, refrigerator, linen, utility-room, and equipment duties.
• Perform duties delegated by the RN to support patient care and efficient unit operations.
• Collect and inventory patient belongings at admission, transfer, and discharge; complete charges with appropriate documentation.
• Order and stock supplies, obtain equipment and supplies, and ensure rooms are ready for incoming patients.
• Check designated equipment for proper functioning and count instruments and sterile trays sent to and received from SEP as appropriate.
• Set up and break down the delivery table; participate in staff meetings, quality improvement activities, quality-control checks, and orientation of new staff.
• Use equipment, supplies, and other resources cost-effectively; use established communication channels to resolve work-related problems.
• Demonstrate the Patient’s First philosophy, complete assigned shift tasks as delegated by the RN, and meet mandatory requirements.

Benefits

• Tuition reimbursement
• Loan forgiveness
• 401(k) matching
• A range of benefits intended to support 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