Patient Care Tech-Stem Cell Oncology 16P Casual Days

Northwestern Memorial Healthcare • Chicago, IL

9d • $19 - $26

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 nurse’s direction and supervision. The role reflects Northwestern Memorial’s mission, vision, and values and follows its Code of Ethics, Corporate Compliance Program, applicable policies and procedures, and regulatory and accreditation standards.

Direct care duties include assisting with admissions, transfers, and discharges; taking and recording vital signs and other measurements; monitoring intake and output; applying cardiac monitoring and oximetry; obtaining EKGs, blood glucose readings, and specimens; performing phlebotomy; and assisting with patient hygiene, nutrition, mobility, positioning, and comfort and safety measures. Duties may also include newborn care, equipment setup, assisting with procedures, responding to call lights and emergencies, transporting patients, documenting observations, and promptly reporting changes in patient condition to the RN.

Indirect care duties include maintaining a safe, clean, and well-stocked environment; preparing rooms and equipment; managing supplies and patient belongings; completing charges and quality checks; supporting unit operations and quality improvement; participating in staff meetings and new-staff orientation; and completing tasks delegated by the RN. Additional duties may be performed as needed based on unit requirements.

This is a casual day-shift position. The listed hourly compensation range is $19.25 to $25.99.

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 tasks under the direction and supervision of a Professional Registered Nurse.

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, weight, height, intake and output, and other assigned patient measurements.
• Apply cardiac monitor and oximetry equipment; obtain EKGs and capillary blood glucose readings; perform phlebotomy and collect specimens as assigned.
• Provide patient care such as hygiene, feeding, ambulation, positioning, comfort and safety measures, and pre- and post-operative assistance.
• Provide assigned newborn care, including bathing, feeding assistance, glucose checks, and newborn security protocol tasks.
• Respond to call lights and emergencies; obtain assistance, initiate basic life support, transport patients and equipment, and promptly notify the RN of changes in patient condition.
• Document observations and assigned care, and follow established policies, procedures, and standards of care.
• Maintain a safe, clean, stocked, and ready patient-care environment; prepare rooms and check designated equipment.
• Complete delegated unit tasks, including managing supplies and belongings, charges, quality checks, and participation in quality improvement and staff orientation.

Benefits

• The employer describes a range of benefits intended to support physical, emotional, and financial well-being; eligibility depends on employment classification.
• Tuition reimbursement.
• Loan forgiveness.
• 401(k) matching.
• Lifecycle benefits.

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED