Patient Care Technician Inpatient-Delnor Cardiac Telemetry Part Time Days

Northwestern Memorial Healthcare • Geneva, IL

3d • $18 - $25

About The Position

The Patient Care Technician works in the inpatient cardiac telemetry setting at Delnor and reflects Northwestern Medicine’s mission, vision, and values. The technician follows the organization’s Code of Ethics, Corporate Compliance Program, applicable policies and procedures, and regulatory and accreditation standards. Under RN supervision, the role performs basic patient care and supports patient activities of daily living, unit workflow, and communication among patients, families, staff, and related departments.

This is a part-time day position scheduled for two 12-hour shifts per week, 7:00 a.m. to 7:30 p.m. Every other weekend (Saturday and Sunday) and rotating holidays are required. The position is 24 hours per week (0.6 FTE). The hourly salary range is $18.33–$24.75.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Current and active certification as a Certified Nursing Assistant, Certified Medical Assistant, or Emergency Medical Technician; alternatively, nursing school students must have completed one semester of clinical experience.
• American Heart Association Basic Life Support (BLS).

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, multitasking, and the ability to function under stressful situations.
• Use critical-thinking skills to prioritize and complete unit work promptly as unit, patient, and staff needs 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 in coordination with the charge RN and/or assistant manager, as needed.
• Perform pre-census tasks and validate daily admission, discharge, and census lists, as needed.

Benefits

• Northwestern Medicine describes a wide range of benefits intended to support employees’ physical, emotional, and financial well-being and provide 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: Part-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED