Compassionate Patient Care Tech | Clinical Support

Northwestern Medicine; Lake Forest (IL); On-site; USD 22,000 - 33,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Tuition reimbursement

Loan forgiveness

401(k) matching

Lifecycle benefits

Job summary

Northwestern Medicine is seeking a Patient Care Tech to support nursing and clinical staff in a fast-paced hospital setting. The role emphasizes compassionate patient care, accurate data collection, and timely assistance across patient rooms, with a focus on safety and quality care.

Requires high school diploma, completion of an accredited CNA program or nursing student with clinical rotation, and BLS certification.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Completion of an accredited CNA program or nursing student with clinical rotation.
• BLS through American Heart Association.

Responsibilities

• Performs clinical/patient care functions under RN/physician supervision.
• Collects, labels and transports specimens; obtains 12-lead EKGs.
• Assists with hygiene, nutrition, ambulation and positioning as planned.
• Responds to call lights and maintains a safe care environment.
• Supports care team in documentation and adherence to care plans.

Skills

Compassionate care

Patient monitoring

Education

High school diploma

CNA certification

Nursing student (clinical rotation)

Job description

Northwestern Medicine is seeking a Patient Care Tech to support nursing and clinical staff in a fast-paced hospital setting. The role emphasizes compassionate patient care, accurate data collection, and timely assistance across patient rooms, with a focus on safety and quality care.

Requires high school diploma, completion of an accredited CNA program or nursing student with clinical rotation, and BLS certification.