Day-Shift Patient Care Tech — Full-Time

Northwestern Medicine; Palos Park (IL); On-site; USD 24,796 - 30,307; Full time

Job summary

Northwestern Medicine is seeking a Patient Care Tech to support RNs on the unit with compassionate, high-quality care. You will assist with vital signs, daily living activities, and comfort, while documenting observations and communicating changes to the nursing team.

The role requires a high school diploma, CNA/CMA/EMT or nursing student with one semester of clinical, and BLS certification; it is a full-time day shift with rotating weekends.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• CNA/CMA/EMT or nursing student with one semester of clinical completed.
• American Heart Association Basic Life Support (BLS) certification.

Responsibilities

• Performs basic patient care activities delegated by an RN, including vital signs and glucose measurements.
• Assists patients with activities of daily living (bathing, grooming, eating).
• Reports abnormal findings or changes to nursing staff.
• Keeps patient rooms clean and orderly.
• Prioritizes unit work and remains flexible under stress.
• Acts as liaison between patient care units and related departments.
• Answers calls and communicates information to staff, family, or patient.
• Supports unit workflow with charge RN or manager as needed.
• Performs pre-census and validates admission, discharge, and census lists as needed.

Skills

Vital signs monitoring

Mobility assistance

Team communication

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

CNA / CMA / EMT or nursing student with 1 semester clinical

American Heart Association BLS

Job description

Northwestern Medicine is seeking a Patient Care Tech to support RNs on the unit with compassionate, high-quality care. You will assist with vital signs, daily living activities, and comfort, while documenting observations and communicating changes to the nursing team.

The role requires a high school diploma, CNA/CMA/EMT or nursing student with one semester of clinical, and BLS certification; it is a full-time day shift with rotating weekends.