Patient Care Technician-Neuro Med Surg Hp3 Part Time Nights

Northwestern Memorial Healthcare•Palos Heights, IL

4d•$18 - $25

About The Position

The Patient Care Technician 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 RN supervision, the technician performs basic patient care activities. This is a part-time position scheduled for 48 hours per pay period, with night shifts from 7:00 p.m. to 7:30 a.m. and alternating weekends and holidays.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent.
Certification as a Nursing Assistant, Medical Assistant, or Emergency Medical Technician, or nursing school enrollment with one semester of clinical work completed.
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, 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, and the ability to multitask and function under stressful situations.
Use critical-thinking skills to prioritize and complete unit work 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 with the charge RN and/or assistant manager as needed.
Perform pre-census tasks and validate daily admission, discharge, and census lists as needed.