Patient Care Technician-Medical-Surgical-Oncology Full-Time Nights

Northwestern Memorial Healthcare • DeKalb, IL

3d • $18 - $25

About The Position

The Patient Care Technician (PCT) in Medical-Surgical Oncology performs basic patient care activities under the supervision of an RN. The role reflects Northwestern Medicine’s mission, vision, and values and requires adherence to its Code of Ethics, Corporate Compliance Program, relevant policies and procedures, and applicable regulatory and accreditation standards. This is a full-time night position working 36 hours per week (0.9 FTE). The hourly salary range is $18.33 to $24.75.

Requirements

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

Nice To Haves

• Phlebotomy experience.
• Graduation from an accredited Nursing Assistant program or 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, or emotional conditions to nursing staff.
• Help keep patient rooms clean and orderly.
• Use flexibility, organization, and multitasking skills, 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 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

• The company describes a wide range of benefits supporting physical, emotional, and financial well-being and protection against 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
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED