Patient Care Technician Cardiac Intermediate Part time Nights

Northwestern Memorial Healthcare • Winfield, IL

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About The Position

The Patient Care Technician works part time nights on the 26-bed CDH Cardiac Intermediate (3A) step-down unit, part of Northwestern Medicine’s Bluhm Cardiovascular Institute. The unit provides advanced cardiac care in a suburban setting and cares for patients with a variety of cardiovascular diagnoses, including patients recovering from cardiac surgeries and procedures. Cross-training opportunities are available in the Telemetry Department.

Under RN supervision, the Patient Care Technician performs basic patient care activities and supports unit workflow. The role reflects Northwestern Medicine’s mission, vision, and values and requires adherence to its Code of Ethics, Corporate Compliance Program, applicable policies, procedures, guidelines, and regulatory and accreditation standards.

Requirements

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

Responsibilities

• Perform basic nursing care activities as delegated and supervised by an RN, including monitoring vital signs, taking blood glucose measurements, 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.
• Use flexibility, organization, and multitasking skills; function under stressful situations; and prioritize and complete unit work as unit, patient, and staff needs change.
• Serve as a liaison between patient care units and other patient-related departments.
• Answer telephone, intercom, and call lights politely using appropriate telephone etiquette, and communicate information to appropriate staff, family, or patients.
• Manage overall unit workflow with the charge RN and/or assistant manager as needed.
• Perform pre-census activities and validate daily admission, discharge, and census lists as needed.

Benefits

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

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED