Patient Care Technician Inpatient-Delnor Cardiac Telemetry Part Time Days

Northwestern Memorial Healthcare • Geneva, IL

3d • Onsite

About The Position

The Patient Care Technician works in inpatient cardiac telemetry at Delnor and reflects Northwestern Medicine’s mission, vision, and values. Under the supervision of a registered nurse (RN), the technician performs basic patient care activities and complies with organizational policies, procedures, ethical standards, and applicable regulatory and accreditation requirements. The schedule is two 12-hour day shifts per week, 7:00 a.m. to 7:30 p.m., including every other weekend (Saturday and Sunday) and rotating holidays throughout the year.

Requirements

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

Nice To Haves

• Phlebotomy experience.
• Graduation from an accredited Nursing Assistant program or 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, and the ability to multitask and 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 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.

Benefits

• Tuition reimbursement
• Loan forgiveness
• 401(k) matching
• Lifecycle benefits
• A range of benefits intended to support employees’ physical, emotional, and financial well-being and provide protection for unexpected life events

What This Job Offers

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