Patient Care Technician-Float As-Needed

Northwestern Memorial Healthcare•DeKalb, IL

1d•$18 - $24•Onsite

About The Position

The Patient Care Technician-Float reflects Northwestern Medicine’s mission, vision, and values and complies with its Code of Ethics, Corporate Compliance Program, applicable policies and procedures, and regulatory and accreditation standards. Under the supervision of a registered nurse, the technician performs basic patient care activities. This float position serves Northwestern Medicine Kishwaukee Hospital and Northwestern Medicine Valley West Hospital. The role is as-needed, with a rotating shift and a stated workload of 1.2 hours per week (0.03 FTE).

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent.
Must be a nursing student who has completed one clinical rotation, or a Certified Nursing Assistant, Certified Medical Assistant, or Emergency Medical Technician.
Basic Life Support (CPR) certification.

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 and changes in patients’ physical, mental, or emotional conditions to nursing staff.
Help keep patient rooms clean and orderly.
Adapt to changing needs, organize and multitask, and function in 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 in coordination with the charge RN and/or assistant manager, as needed.
Perform pre-census and validate daily admission, discharge, and census lists, as needed.