Patient Care Technician Medical Center Full Time Nights
About The Position
The Patient Care Technician works on the 24-bed CDH Medical Care Center (4 A/B/C), serving adult general medical and medical oncology patients ranging from young adults to geriatric patients. The adult medical population includes patients with gastrointestinal disorders; acute and chronic heart or lung conditions; metabolic disorders; infectious processes; skin integrity disorders; neurological and circulatory impairment; and secondary conditions such as kidney disease or diabetes. Under the supervision of an RN, the Patient Care Technician performs basic patient care activities and supports patients with personal care and activities of daily living. The role reflects Northwestern Medicine’s mission, vision, and values and follows its Code of Ethics, compliance program, policies, procedures, and applicable regulatory and accreditation standards. This is a full-time night position, with a stated schedule of 6 p.m. to 6:30 a.m. and rotating weekends. Compensation is $18.33–$24.75 per hour.
Requirements
- High school diploma or equivalent.
- Certification as a Nursing Assistant, Medical Assistant, or Emergency Medical Technician, or enrollment as a nursing school student who has completed one semester of clinical experience.
- American Heart Association Basic Life Support (BLS).
Nice To Haves
- Phlebotomy experience.
- Graduate of an accredited Nursing Assistant program or graduate of a phlebotomy course.
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.
- Demonstrate flexibility, organization, multitasking, and the ability to 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 tasks and validate daily admission, discharge, and census lists as needed.
Benefits
- Tuition reimbursement
- Loan forgiveness
- 401(k) matching
- Lifecycle benefits
- A range of benefits intended to support employees’ physical, emotional, and financial well-being and provide protection for unexpected life events
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Education Level
High school or GED
