Acute Care Patient Care Tech — Day Shift (6a-6p)

Northwestern Medicine; Winfield (IL); On-site; USD 32,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

Northwestern Medicine is seeking a Patient Care Tech for the CDH Surgical Care Center (2 B/C) in Illinois. The role involves basic patient care under RN supervision, including vital signs, glucose checks, and assisting with ADLs, while supporting overall unit workflow and handoffs to nursing staff.

Qualifications include a high school diploma or equivalent, CNA/CMA/EMT or nursing student with clinical, and BLS certification. Some phlebotomy experience is preferred. Equal opportunity employer.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent.
• CNA/CMA/EMT or nursing student with one semester of clinical completed.
• American Heart Association Basic Life Support (BLS).

Responsibilities

• Performs basic nursing care activities as delegated and supervised by an RN, including monitoring vital signs and recording intake and output.
• Assists patients with activities of daily living such as bathing, grooming and eating.
• Reports abnormal findings to nursing staff and maintains unit workflow.
• Keeps patient rooms clean and orderly and communicates with staff.

Skills

Basic patient care

Vital signs monitoring

BLS certification

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

CNA/CMA/EMT or nursing student with clinical

Job description

Northwestern Medicine is seeking a Patient Care Tech for the CDH Surgical Care Center (2 B/C) in Illinois. The role involves basic patient care under RN supervision, including vital signs, glucose checks, and assisting with ADLs, while supporting overall unit workflow and handoffs to nursing staff.

Qualifications include a high school diploma or equivalent, CNA/CMA/EMT or nursing student with clinical, and BLS certification. Some phlebotomy experience is preferred. Equal opportunity employer.