Compassionate Patient Care Tech — Nurse Support

Northwestern Memorial Healthcare; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Tuition reimbursement

Loan forgiveness

401(k) matching

Lifecycle benefits

Job summary

Northwestern Medicine is seeking a diligent Patient Care Technician (CNA) to support Registered Nurses in direct and indirect patient care. You will assist with admissions,discharges, vital signs, phlebotomy, newborn care, and transport of patients, while maintaining safety and quality standards.

The role requires CNA certification or active nursing studies, CPR/BLS, and a strong knowledge of safety training.

Qualifications

• CNA Certification or currently enrolled in School of Nursing who has completed basic clinical rotations.
• CPR recognition by the American Heart Association (BLS for Healthcare Providers).
• Minimum of 90% correct on annual mandatory Health and Safety Training quizzes.
• Unit based recognition for Capillary Blood Glucose Monitoring.
• High school diploma required. One year of college or nursing education or equivalent experience preferred.
• Previous experience in a health care setting preferred with a demonstrated ability to relate to patients, family, nursing and medical staff.

Responsibilities

• Direct patient care activities including admission/transfer/discharge and monitoring vital signs.
• Performs phlebotomy and newborn/infant care tasks as directed.
• Transports patients and supplies; assists with procedures and emergency responses.
• Maintains safe, clean environment and participates in quality improvement activities.

Skills

CPR

Basic clinical rotations

Patient care

Education

CNA Certification

High school diploma

Nursing coursework (1 year)

Associates or Bachelor's degree (preferred)

Job description

Northwestern Medicine is seeking a diligent Patient Care Technician (CNA) to support Registered Nurses in direct and indirect patient care. You will assist with admissions,discharges, vital signs, phlebotomy, newborn care, and transport of patients, while maintaining safety and quality standards.

The role requires CNA certification or active nursing studies, CPR/BLS, and a strong knowledge of safety training.