Compassionate Patient Care Tech – General Medicine

Northwesternmedicine; Chicago (IL); Vor Ort; USD 21.000 - 30.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

Northwestern Memorial is seeking a Patient Care Technician to assist the Registered Nurse in direct and indirect patient care across the unit. You will take vital signs, help with admission/transfer/discharge, and ensure patient safety under RN supervision.

Candidates should have a CNA certification or be currently enrolled in a nursing program. The role emphasizes compassionate care, policy adherence, and teamwork with the care team.

Qualifikationen

• CNA certification or current enrollment in School of Nursing.
• Eligibility to participate in direct patient care under RN supervision.

Aufgaben

• Direct Patient Care Activities: assists with admission, transfer, and discharge.
• Takes and records temperature, pulse, respirations, weight, height and blood pressure for adults and neonates.
• Performs phlebotomy and collects specimens as applicable.
• Provides newborn care including feeding support and newborn bath/dressings.
• Transports patients and equipment as needed; responds to patient call lights promptly.
• Maintains safe, clean environments and assists with routine tasks delegated by the RN.

Ausbildung

CNA Certification

Currently enrolled in School of Nursing

Jobbeschreibung

Northwestern Memorial is seeking a Patient Care Technician to assist the Registered Nurse in direct and indirect patient care across the unit. You will take vital signs, help with admission/transfer/discharge, and ensure patient safety under RN supervision.

Candidates should have a CNA certification or be currently enrolled in a nursing program. The role emphasizes compassionate care, policy adherence, and teamwork with the care team.