Compassionate Patient Care Tech — Day Shift, Part-Time

Northwesternmedicine; Palos Heights (IL); On-site; USD 25,000 - 30,000; Part time

Job summary

Northwestern Medicine seeks a part-time Patient Care Tech to support nursing staff in patient care activities. Under RN supervision, you will monitor vital signs, assist with daily living activities, and help maintain patient room cleanliness.

Requirements include a High School Diploma or equivalent, CNA/CMA/EMT or nursing student with clinical experience, and American Heart Association BLS. Phlebotomy experience is not listed as a requirement.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent is required.
• CNA, CMA, EMT, or nursing student with clinical completed required.
• American Heart Association BLS certification required.

Responsibilities

• Perform basic nursing care activities as delegated by an RN.
• Monitor vital signs and record intake and output.
• Assist with activities of daily living and personal care.
• Report abnormal findings to nursing staff.
• Maintain clean and orderly patient rooms.
• Communicate effectively with staff and families.
• Prioritize unit workflow with charge RN or manager.

Skills

Vital signs monitoring

Personal care

Multitasking

Communication

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Nursing student with one semester of clinical completed

Job description

Northwestern Medicine seeks a part-time Patient Care Tech to support nursing staff in patient care activities. Under RN supervision, you will monitor vital signs, assist with daily living activities, and help maintain patient room cleanliness.

Requirements include a High School Diploma or equivalent, CNA/CMA/EMT or nursing student with clinical experience, and American Heart Association BLS. Phlebotomy experience is not listed as a requirement.