Compassionate Patient Care Technician - General Medicine

Northwestern Memorial Healthcare; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 23,000 - 39,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Tuition reimbursement

Loan forgiveness

401(k) matching

Lifecycle benefits

Job summary

Northwestern Medicine is seeking a Patient Care Technician to assist Registered Nurses in direct and indirect patient care on a hospital unit. Responsibilities include monitoring vital signs, assisting with admissions/transfers, newborn and routine procedures, and ensuring patient comfort and safety.

Required CNA certification or nursing student with clinical rotations, CPR(BLS), and strong safety training. High school diploma required; college experience preferred. Equal opportunity employer.

Qualifications

• CNA Certification or currently enrolled in School of Nursing who has successfully 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: Assists with admission, transfer, and discharge; measures vital signs; applies monitors; assists with newborn care; administers basic procedures; prepares patients for assessments and procedures; transports patients and supplies; responds to emergencies.
• Indirect Patient Care: Maintains safe environment; assists RN with patient care and unit operations; orders and stocks supplies; ensures room readiness; participates in meetings and quality improvement activities.

Job description

Northwestern Medicine is seeking a Patient Care Technician to assist Registered Nurses in direct and indirect patient care on a hospital unit. Responsibilities include monitoring vital signs, assisting with admissions/transfers, newborn and routine procedures, and ensuring patient comfort and safety.

Required CNA certification or nursing student with clinical rotations, CPR(BLS), and strong safety training. High school diploma required; college experience preferred. Equal opportunity employer.