Patient Care Tech-Stem Cell Oncology 16P Part-time Days

Northwestern Memorial Healthcare • Chicago, IL

21h

About The Position

The Patient Care Technician reflects Northwestern Memorial’s mission, vision, and values, follows its Code of Ethics and Corporate Compliance Program, and complies with applicable policies, procedures, regulatory requirements, and accreditation standards. The role supports the Professional Registered Nurse in direct and indirect patient care and works as a member of the unit staff under the nurse’s direction and supervision.

The position is part-time, 24 hours per week (0.6 FTE), on the day shift. The hourly salary range is $24.26 to $24.26. The role is in Stem Cell Oncology, unit 16P.

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.
• Ability to perform assigned duties in accordance with established patient-care policies, procedures, and standards.

Nice To Haves

• One year of college or nursing education, or equivalent experience.
• Previous experience in a health care setting and demonstrated ability to relate to patients, families, nursing staff, and medical staff.
• Associate’s or bachelor’s degree.

Responsibilities

• Assist with patient admissions, transfers, and discharges.
• Measure and record vital signs, height, weight, and intake and output.
• Apply cardiac monitoring and oximetry equipment and obtain EKGs.
• Perform newborn hearing screening and follow infant security protocols.
• Obtain capillary blood glucose measurements and perform phlebotomy.
• Apply fetal monitoring equipment to pregnant patients.
• Discontinue heplocks and Foley catheters and administer enemas.
• Collect urine, stool, blood, and sputum specimens.
• Round on patients, anticipate needs, observe newborns, respond promptly to call lights, and distribute water and nourishment.
• Prepare patients for meals and assist with or provide feeding, including newborn feeding as assigned.
• Provide morning, evening, bed-bath, perineal, and newborn care.
• Make occupied and unoccupied beds; ambulate patients and instruct them in use of walkers, canes, and crutches as appropriate.
• Assist with pre- and post-operative care, positioning, safety measures, lifting, and turning patients using proper body mechanics and available resources.
• Set up oxygen, suction, and other respiratory equipment.
• Apply dressings to Stage I and Stage II skin breakdown.
• Prepare patient rooms for assessments and procedures and assist with procedures in the normal newborn nursery as directed.
• Transport patients, equipment, and supplies, including during urgent and emergent situations and at 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.
• Perform post-mortem care and transport bodies to the morgue when necessary.
• Assume responsibility for patients’ prosthetic devices and personal aids, including hearing aids, dentures, and eyeglasses.
• Follow established policies, procedures, and standards of care.
• Maintain a safe and clean environment, including cleaning and organizing designated equipment and spaces and managing soiled linen.
• Perform duties delegated by the RN to support patient care and unit operations.
• Collect and inventory patient belongings at admission, transfer, and discharge.
• Complete charges using 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 as appropriate for the unit.
• Stock and remove linen from patient rooms and 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 and demonstrate the “Patient’s First” philosophy.
• Carry out assigned shift tasks delegated by the RN and meet mandatory requirements.
• Perform related duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Northwestern Medicine describes a range of benefits intended to support employees’ physical, emotional, and financial well-being and provide protection for unexpected life events; detailed benefits are provided through the linked benefits information.
• The company description mentions tuition reimbursement, loan forgiveness, and 401(k) matching as examples of competitive benefits.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED