Patient Care Technician Hiring Event-Northwestern Medicine Downtown Chicago

Northwestern Memorial Healthcare•Chicago, IL

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Northwestern Medicine is hiring Patient Care Technicians (PCTs) for their Downtown Chicago location. This role is crucial in supporting the Professional Registered Nurse in direct and indirect patient care activities, functioning as a key member of the unit staff under the supervision of the RN. The position emphasizes a patient-first approach and offers competitive benefits.

Requirements

CNA Certification or currently enrolled in School of Nursing who has successfully completed basic clinical rotations.
CPR recognition by the American Heart Association (BLS for Healthcare Providers).
Minimum of 90% correct on annual mandatory Health and Safety Training quizzes.
Unit based recognition for Capillary Blood Glucose Monitoring.
High school diploma required.
Previous experience in a health care setting preferred with a demonstrated ability to relate to patients, family, nursing and medical staff.

Nice To Haves

One year of college or nursing education or equivalent experience.
Associates or Bachelor’s degree.

Responsibilities

Assists with admission, transfer, and discharge process.
Takes and records vital signs (temperature, pulse, respirations, weight, height, blood pressure).
Measures and records intake and output.
Applies cardiac monitor/oximetry.
Obtains EKG.
Adheres to infant security protocol.
Performs normal newborn hearing screening.
Obtains capillary blood glucose.
Performs phlebotomy.
Applies Fetal Monitor equipment.
Discontinues heplocks and foley catheters.
Administers enemas.
Collects specimens (urine, stool, blood, sputum).
Responds to patient call lights promptly.
Distributes water and nourishments, assists with feeding patients.
Provides morning care, bed baths, and evening care.
Provides peri-care.
Provides newborn care (bath, dressing, footprints, feeding assistance, glucose checks).
Makes occupied and unoccupied beds.
Ambulates patients and instructs on assistive devices.
Assists with pre- and post-operative care, positions patients, applies safety equipment, and lifts/turns patients safely.
Applies comfort and safety measures (side rails, call lights).
Sets up oxygen and suction equipment.
Applies dressings to Stage I and Stage II skin breakdown.
Prepares patient room for assessments and procedures.
Transports patients, equipment, and supplies during urgent/emergent situations and on discharge.
Responds to emergency situations, secures assistance, and initiates basic life support.
Reports observations and documents appropriately, notifying RN of any change in patient condition.
Performs post-mortem care and transports bodies to the morgue.
Assumes responsibility for patient's prosthetic devices, hearing aids, dentures, eyeglasses, etc.
Follows established policies, procedures, and standards of care.
Maintains a safe and clean environment (e.g., temperature logs, cleaning refrigerators, straightening linen, cleaning utility rooms, IV poles, scales, returning equipment).
Performs duties delegated by the RN to facilitate patient care and unit operations.
Collects and inventories patient belongings.
Completes charges using appropriate documentation.
Orders and stocks supplies.
Obtains necessary equipment and supplies.
Assures room readiness for incoming patients.
Checks designated equipment for proper functioning.
Counts instruments and sterile trays.
Stocks and removes linen from patient rooms.
Sets up and breaks down delivery table.
Participates in staff meetings.
Demonstrates cost-effective patient care.
Participates in quality improvement activities.
Participates in daily/weekly/monthly QC's.
Participates in orientation of new staff.
Performs related duties as assigned.
Uses established communication channels to resolve work-related problems.
Understands and demonstrates principles of "Patient's First" philosophy.
Carries out assigned tasks and activities on a shift basis.
Assumes responsibility for meeting mandatory requirements.