Float Patient Care Tech (As Needed)

Northwestern Memorial Healthcare; DeKalb (IL); On-site; USD 35,000 - 52,000; Part time

Job summary

Northwestern Medicine is seeking a Patient Care Technician Float As-Needed to support Kishwaukee and Valley West hospitals. The role supports nursing teams by performing basic care, vitals, personal care, and patient flow coordination.

It emphasizes flexibility and multitasking in a dynamic hospital setting. Responsibilities include monitoring patients, reporting changes to RNs, maintaining clean rooms, and acting as a liaison between care units and departments.

Qualifications

• CPR – Basic Life Support is required.
• Nursing students who have completed one clinical rotation, or CNA, CMA, or EMT are acceptable.
• High School diploma or equivalent is required.

Responsibilities

• Performs basic nursing care activities as delegated by an RN, including monitoring vital signs and recording intake and output.
• Assists patients with personal care and activities of daily living (bathing, grooming, eating).
• Reports abnormal findings or changes in condition to nursing staff.
• Keeps patient rooms clean and orderly.
• Prioritizes unit tasks and works with unit staff during shifts.

Skills

CPR/BLS

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Nursing student with one clinical rotation

Certified Nursing Assistant

Certified Medical Assistant

Emergency Medical Technician

Tools

Phlebotomy

Job description

Northwestern Medicine is seeking a Patient Care Technician Float As-Needed to support Kishwaukee and Valley West hospitals. The role supports nursing teams by performing basic care, vitals, personal care, and patient flow coordination.

It emphasizes flexibility and multitasking in a dynamic hospital setting. Responsibilities include monitoring patients, reporting changes to RNs, maintaining clean rooms, and acting as a liaison between care units and departments.