Patient Care Technician Float CDH Resource Team Full-time Nights

Northwestern Memorial Healthcare • Winfield, IL

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About The Position

The Patient Care Tech Float 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 supports patient care units. The role requires flexibility, organization, multitasking, and the ability to work under stressful conditions, prioritize tasks, and adapt as unit, patient, and staff needs change. The technician also supports unit workflow and communication among patients, families, staff, and related departments.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• One of the following: nursing student who has completed one clinical rotation; Certified Nursing Assistant; Certified Medical Assistant; or Emergency Medical Technician.
• CPR – Basic Life Support.

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, or emotional conditions to nursing staff.
• Help keep patient rooms clean and orderly.
• Prioritize and complete unit work promptly 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, use 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 and validate daily admission, discharge, and census lists as needed.

Benefits

• The employer describes a wide range of benefits supporting employees’ physical, emotional, and financial well-being and protection from unexpected life events; eligibility depends on employment classification. The posting also mentions tuition reimbursement, loan forgiveness, and 401(k) matching as examples of competitive benefits.

What This Job Offers

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