Compassionate Patient Care Tech — RN Support

Northwestern Medicine; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 25,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

Northwestern Medicine is seeking a Patient Care Technician to support Registered Nurses in direct and indirect patient care. You will work on the unit under RN supervision to ensure patient needs are met and safety is maintained.

Responsibilities include vital signs, admission/discharge support, newborn care, and assisting with post-operative care. The role emphasizes accuracy, teamwork, and adherence to policies and standards.

Qualifications

• CNA certification or current nursing student with clinical rotations completed.
• CPR/BLS recognition by American Heart Association.
• Annual Health & Safety Training with 90%+ accuracy.
• Experience with capillary glucose monitoring.
• Previous health-care setting experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assist with admission, transfer, and discharge per RN guidance.
• Take vital signs and record measurements for adults and neonates.
• Aid with direct patient care tasks and monitor patient needs.
• Respond to patient calls and ensure comfort and safety.

Skills

CNA Certification

CPR/BLS Certification

Health & Safety Training

Glucose Monitoring (capillary)

Patient care experience

Team collaboration

Education

High School Diploma

Nursing education or related coursework

Associate or Bachelor's degree (preferred)

Tools

None

Job description

Northwestern Medicine is seeking a Patient Care Technician to support Registered Nurses in direct and indirect patient care. You will work on the unit under RN supervision to ensure patient needs are met and safety is maintained.

Responsibilities include vital signs, admission/discharge support, newborn care, and assisting with post-operative care. The role emphasizes accuracy, teamwork, and adherence to policies and standards.