Cardiac Patient Care Tech with Phlebotomy

Northwestern Medicine; Winfield (IL); On-site; USD 25,000 - 39,000; Part time

Job summary

Northwestern Medicine is seeking a Part-time Patient Care Tech for the Cardiac Intermediate unit (3A) in Illinois. The role involves basic nursing care delegated by an RN, monitoring vital signs, and assisting with activities of daily living in a 26-bed cardiac step-down unit within the BCVI network.

Ideal candidates will have a High School Diploma or equivalent, CNA/EMT/BLS certification, and phlebotomy exposure. The position supports rotating weekends and a 6am–6:30pm schedule.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent.
• Certified Nursing Assistant, Certified Medical Assistant, Emergency Medical Technician, or nursing school students with one semester of clinical completed.
• American Heart Association Basic Life Support (BLS).

Responsibilities

• Performs basic nursing care as delegated by an RN, including vital signs and glucose checks.
• Assists patients with personal care and activities of daily living (bathing, grooming, eating).
• Reports abnormal findings or changes in physical, mental and emotional conditions to nursing staff.
• Keeps patient rooms clean and orderly.
• Demonstrates flexibility, organization, and multi-tasking under stressful conditions.
• Prioritizes and completes unit work quickly with critical thinking.
• Serves as liaison between patient care units and other departments.
• Answers telephone, intercom and call lights politely and relays information appropriately.
• Manages overall unit workflow with the charge RN or manager as needed.
• Performs pre-census and validates daily admission, discharge and census lists.

Skills

Phlebotomy experience

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Certified Nursing Assistant

Phlebotomy course graduate

Job description

Northwestern Medicine is seeking a Part-time Patient Care Tech for the Cardiac Intermediate unit (3A) in Illinois. The role involves basic nursing care delegated by an RN, monitoring vital signs, and assisting with activities of daily living in a 26-bed cardiac step-down unit within the BCVI network.

Ideal candidates will have a High School Diploma or equivalent, CNA/EMT/BLS certification, and phlebotomy exposure. The position supports rotating weekends and a 6am–6:30pm schedule.