Patient Care Technician Surgical Care Center Full Time Nights

Northwestern Memorial Healthcare • Winfield, IL

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About The Position

The Patient Care Technician works in the Surgical Care Center, a 49-bed unit caring for post-surgical acute care patients recovering from orthopedic and general surgeries. The 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 RN supervision, the technician performs basic patient care activities and supports the overall workflow of the unit. The position is full time, working nights from 6:00 p.m. to 6:30 a.m., with rotating weekends.

Requirements

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

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.
• Use flexibility, organization, and multitasking skills, 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 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.

Benefits

• Tuition reimbursement
• Loan forgiveness
• 401(k) matching
• 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: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED