Patient Care Technician Inpatient-Delnor Medical Surgical Unit Full Time Nights

Northwestern Memorial Healthcare • Geneva, IL

18h • $18 - $25

About The Position

The Patient Care Technician works under the supervision of an RN to perform basic patient care activities and support the work of the patient care unit. The role reflects Northwestern Medicine’s mission, vision, and values, follows its Code of Ethics and Corporate Compliance Program, and complies with applicable policies, procedures, regulatory requirements, and accreditation standards.

The position is scheduled for three 12-hour night shifts, 7:00 p.m. to 7:30 a.m., with every other weekend (Friday and Saturday nights) and rotating holidays throughout the year. The position is 36 hours per week at 0.9 FTE.

Requirements

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

Nice To Haves

• Phlebotomy experience.
• Graduation from an accredited Nursing Assistant program or 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, and emotional conditions to nursing staff.
• Help keep patient rooms clean and orderly.
• Demonstrate flexibility, organization, and multitasking, and function effectively 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 in coordination 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

• Competitive benefits, including tuition reimbursement, loan forgiveness, and 401(k) matching.
• Benefits intended to support employees’ physical, emotional, and financial well-being and provide protection for unexpected life events.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: High school or GED