Cardiac & Pulmonary Care Technician

Northwesternmedicine; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 22,000 - 33,000; Full time

Job summary

Northwestern Memorial is seeking a Patient Care Technician to support the Registered Nurse in direct and indirect patient care across adult and neonatal units. The role emphasizes compassionate assistance, safety, and adherence to hospital policies.

You will take vital signs, assist with admissions/discharges, perform basic nursing tasks, monitor equipment, and help ensure patient comfort while maintaining a clean, safe environment.

Qualifications

• CNA certification or current enrollment in a nursing program.
• Experience with patient assistance and basic nursing tasks is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Direct Patient Care: assists with admission, transfer, and discharge processes.
• Takes and records temperature, pulse, respirations, weight, height, and blood pressure.
• Performs newborn care and basic infant assessments in the nursery.
• Assists with phlebotomy and specimen collection as needed.
• Responds to patient call lights and supports RN in patient safety and comfort.
• Indirect Patient Care: maintains a safe, clean environment and restocks supplies.
• Helps prepare rooms, transports patients and equipment, and assists with routine unit tasks.

Education

CNA certification or enrollment in nursing program

Job description

Northwestern Memorial is seeking a Patient Care Technician to support the Registered Nurse in direct and indirect patient care across adult and neonatal units. The role emphasizes compassionate assistance, safety, and adherence to hospital policies.

You will take vital signs, assist with admissions/discharges, perform basic nursing tasks, monitor equipment, and help ensure patient comfort while maintaining a clean, safe environment.