Patient Care Technician-Medical Surgical Observation Casual Nights

Northwestern Memorial Healthcare•Mchenry, IL

1d•$18 - $25

About The Position

The Patient Care Technician reflects Northwestern Medicine’s mission, vision, and values and follows its Code of Ethics, Corporate Compliance Program, applicable policies, procedures, guidelines, and regulatory and accreditation standards. Under RN supervision, the technician performs basic patient care activities. This is a casual night-shift role scheduled for 12 hours per week (0.3 FTE) and is not benefits eligible.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent.
One of the following: Certified Nursing Assistant, Certified Medical Assistant, Emergency Medical Technician, or nursing school student who has 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, 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.
Demonstrate flexibility, organization, multitasking, and the ability to function under stressful situations.
Use critical thinking 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 the appropriate staff, family, or patient.
Manage overall unit workflow with the charge RN and/or assistant manager as needed.
Perform pre-census and validate daily admission, discharge, and census lists as needed.