Cardiovascular Med-Surg Patient Care Tech | Day Shift

NorthShore University HealthSystem; Glenview (IL); On-site; USD 27,000 - 39,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual incentive plan

Tuition reimbursement

Free parking

Health Savings Account options

Wellness program

Job summary

NorthShore University HealthSystem is hiring a Patient Care Technician for the Cardiovascular Medical Surgical Care Unit at Glenbrook Hospital in Glenview, IL. The role is full-time, day shift (7am–7:30pm) with rotating weekends, 36 hours per week, with no travel required.

The PCT will assist RNs and LPNs with core patient care tasks, monitor patient conditions, and support patient safety and comfort. CNA training and BLS certification are preferred/required based on hospital policy.

Qualifications

• Excellent interpersonal skills including teamwork, ability to prioritize and follow directions.
• CNA training preferred; nursing clinical rotation in med/surg preferred.
• Current BLS certification required.

Responsibilities

• Interact with patients and visitors, respond to call lights, perform hourly rounding.
• Assist in safe patient handling, ambulation and repositioning with equipment.
• Provide basic nursing care: bathing, grooming, feeding, turning, and daily activities under RN/LPN supervision.
• Assist with admissions, discharges and transfers, orienting patients to rooms and hospital.
• Document and perform procedures and vital signs under supervision; assist with urine tests and wound care.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Teamwork

Prioritization

Communication

Education

CNA training

Nursing clinical rotation

Eligible to work in US

Tools

Current BLS certification

Job description

NorthShore University HealthSystem is hiring a Patient Care Technician for the Cardiovascular Medical Surgical Care Unit at Glenbrook Hospital in Glenview, IL. The role is full-time, day shift (7am–7:30pm) with rotating weekends, 36 hours per week, with no travel required.

The PCT will assist RNs and LPNs with core patient care tasks, monitor patient conditions, and support patient safety and comfort. CNA training and BLS certification are preferred/required based on hospital policy.