Patient Care Technician Surgical Care Center Full Time Nights

Northwestern Memorial Healthcare • Winfield, IL

3d • Onsite

About The Position

The Patient Care Technician works full time nights at the CDH Surgical Care Center, a 49-bed unit caring for post-surgical acute care patients recovering from orthopedic and general surgeries. Under RN supervision, the technician performs basic patient care activities and supports unit operations. The role reflects Northwestern Medicine’s mission, vision, and values and follows its Code of Ethics, Corporate Compliance Program, applicable policies, and regulatory and accreditation standards.

The position is scheduled from 6:00 p.m. to 6:30 a.m., including every other weekend. The unit reports patient satisfaction in the country’s top decile, and more than 50% of its nurses hold a professional nursing certification.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Current qualification as a 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).

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.
• Use flexibility, organization, multitasking, and critical thinking to prioritize and complete unit work as the needs of the unit, patients, and staff change; function under stressful situations.
• 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 tasks and validate daily admission, discharge, and census lists, as needed.

Benefits

• Competitive benefits, including tuition reimbursement, loan forgiveness, and 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