Patient Care Tech-General Medicine 16E Part-time Nights

Northwestern Memorial Healthcare • Chicago, IL

17h

About The Position

The Patient Care Technician supports the Professional Registered Nurse in direct and indirect patient care activities as a member of the unit staff, under the RN’s direction and supervision. The role follows Northwestern Memorial’s mission, values, Code of Ethics, compliance program, policies, procedures, and applicable regulatory and accreditation standards. This part-time position is on the General Medicine 16E unit, works nights, and is scheduled for 24 hours per week (0.6 FTE). The listed hourly compensation is up to $24.26; the salary range is listed as $24.26 to $24.26.

Requirements

• CNA certification, or current enrollment in a School of Nursing with successful completion of basic clinical rotations.
• Current CPR recognition by the American Heart Association (BLS for Healthcare Providers).
• At least 90% correct on annual mandatory Health and Safety Training quizzes.
• Unit-based recognition for Capillary Blood Glucose Monitoring.
• High school diploma.
• Must meet mandatory requirements.

Nice To Haves

• One year of college or nursing education, or equivalent experience.
• Previous experience in a health care setting and demonstrated ability to relate to patients, families, nursing staff, and medical staff.
• Associate or Bachelor’s degree.

Responsibilities

• Assist with patient admissions, transfers, and discharges.
• Measure and record vital signs, height, weight, intake and output, and capillary blood glucose; apply cardiac monitors and oximetry; obtain EKGs; and perform phlebotomy and other assigned clinical tasks.
• Provide appropriate newborn care and screening, including infant security checks, hearing screening, bathing, feeding assistance, glucose checks, and obtaining footprints.
• Collect patient specimens and perform assigned patient-care procedures, including discontinuing heplocks and Foley catheters, administering enemas, and applying dressings to Stage I and Stage II skin breakdown.
• Make patient rounds, anticipate needs, respond promptly to call lights, distribute water and nourishments, assist with meals and feeding, and provide morning, evening, bed-bath, and peri-care as appropriate.
• Assist with mobility and ambulation, patient positioning, pre- and post-operative care, safe lifting and turning, comfort and safety measures, and use of mobility aids as appropriate.
• Set up oxygen, suction, fetal monitoring, and other respiratory or patient-care equipment as assigned.
• Prepare patient rooms and assist with examinations, evaluations, diagnostic and therapeutic procedures, and normal newborn nursery procedures.
• Transport patients, equipment, supplies, and, when necessary, bodies to the morgue; respond to emergencies, secure assistance, and initiate basic life support.
• Observe and document patient information appropriately and promptly notify the RN of changes in patient condition.
• Maintain a safe and clean environment, including cleaning and organizing equipment, rooms, utility areas, and linen; check designated equipment for proper functioning.
• Inventory patient belongings; complete charges and documentation; order and stock supplies; ensure rooms are ready for incoming patients; and perform assigned equipment and sterile-tray counts.
• Carry out duties delegated by the RN to support patient care and efficient unit operations, participate in meetings, quality improvement, quality-control activities, and staff orientation, and use resources cost-effectively.
• Follow established care standards and communication channels, demonstrate the Patient’s First philosophy, and meet mandatory requirements.

Benefits

• Northwestern Medicine states that it offers a wide range of benefits to support employees’ physical, emotional, and financial well-being and protection against unexpected life events; eligibility depends on employment classification.
• Tuition reimbursement.
• Loan forgiveness.
• 401(k) matching.
• Lifecycle benefits.

What This Job Offers

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