Patient Care Technician Neurosciences Intermediate Full Time Days

Northwestern Memorial Healthcare • Winfield, IL

13h

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 complies with applicable policies, procedures, guidelines, and regulatory and accreditation standards. Under RN supervision, the technician performs basic patient care activities and helps coordinate unit workflow. The position is full time, working days from 6:00 a.m. to 6:30 p.m., with rotating weekends.

Requirements

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

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 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 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

• Competitive benefits, including tuition reimbursement, loan forgiveness, and 401(k) matching.
• A wide 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