Compassionate Patient Care Technician - Day Shift

Northwesternmedicine; Palos Heights (IL); On-site; USD 22,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Northwestern Medicine is seeking a Patient Care Tech to support nursing staff under RN supervision. You will monitor vitals, assist with ADLs, and communicate changes in patient condition while maintaining a clean, safe environment on the unit.

The role emphasizes teamwork, reliability, and the ability to prioritize tasks in a fast-paced hospital setting. A high school diploma, CNA/CMA/EMT or nursing student status, and BLS are required.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent is required.
• CNA/CMA/EMT or nursing student with one semester of clinical experience.
• American Heart Association BLS certification is required.

Responsibilities

• Performs basic nursing care activities as delegated by an RN, including vital signs and blood glucose checks.
• Assists patients with activities of daily living and personal care.
• Reports abnormal findings to nursing staff promptly.
• Keeps patient rooms clean and orderly.
• Demonstrates flexibility, organization and multitasking under pressure.
• Prioritizes unit tasks and collaborates with the charge RN or manager.
• Acts as liaison between patient care units and other departments.
• Answers calls with professional telephone etiquette and communicates to staff/family/patients.
• Manages overall unit workflow and participates in census processes as needed.

Skills

Critical thinking

Communication

multitasking

Team liaison

Education

High School Diploma

CNA/CMA/EMT or nursing student with clinical

BLS certification

Job description

Northwestern Medicine is seeking a Patient Care Tech to support nursing staff under RN supervision. You will monitor vitals, assist with ADLs, and communicate changes in patient condition while maintaining a clean, safe environment on the unit.

The role emphasizes teamwork, reliability, and the ability to prioritize tasks in a fast-paced hospital setting. A high school diploma, CNA/CMA/EMT or nursing student status, and BLS are required.