Day-Shift Patient Care Technician

Northwestern Memorial Healthcare; Palos Heights (IL); On-site; USD 22,000 - 33,000; Part time

Job summary

Northwestern Medicine invites applications for a part-time Patient Care Tech in Illinois. This role supports nursing teams, assists with basic patient care, and helps maintain clean, safe patient environments.

Under RN supervision, you will monitor vital signs, assist with daily living activities, and communicate changes to the nursing staff. AHS/BLS certification and relevant education are required.

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).

Responsibilities

• Performs basic nursing care activities as delegated and supervised by an RN, including monitoring vital signs, taking blood glucose measurements, and recording intake and output.
• Assists patients with personal care and activities of daily living (bathing, grooming, eating).
• Reports abnormal findings or changes to nursing staff.
• Keeps patient rooms clean and orderly.
• Demonstrates flexibility and multi-tasking; works under stress.
• Prioritizes unit tasks as needs change, in coordination with the RN/manager.
• Acts as liaison between patient care units and other departments.
• Answers calls, intercoms, and communicates information to staff/family/patient.
• Manages overall unit workflow with charge RN/as-needed basis.
• Performs pre-census and validates daily admission/discharge/census lists.

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

CNA, CMA, EMT, or nursing student with one semester of clinical completed

AHA Basic Life Support (BLS)

Job description

Northwestern Medicine invites applications for a part-time Patient Care Tech in Illinois. This role supports nursing teams, assists with basic patient care, and helps maintain clean, safe patient environments.

Under RN supervision, you will monitor vital signs, assist with daily living activities, and communicate changes to the nursing staff. AHS/BLS certification and relevant education are required.