Patient Care Technician-Telemetry Full-Time Days

Northwestern Memorial Healthcare•DeKalb, IL

3d•$18 - $25

About The Position

The Patient Care Technician reflects Northwestern Medicine’s mission, vision, and values, adheres to its Code of Ethics and Corporate Compliance Program, and follows applicable policies, procedures, guidelines, and regulatory and accreditation standards. Under the supervision of an RN, the technician performs basic patient care activities. The role is full-time, day shift, 36 hours per week (0.9 FTE), and is based in a telemetry setting.

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 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 multitasking, including the ability to 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 in coordination with the charge RN and/or assistant manager, as needed.
Perform pre-census work and validate daily admission, discharge, and census lists, as needed.