Float Patient Care Tech, Nights – Growth & Benefits

Northwestern Medicine; DeKalb (IL); Hybrid; USD 25,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Tuition Reimbursement

Student Loan Repayment

Professional Development

Wellbeing Fund

401(k) Matching

Medical/Dental/Vision Coverage

Life Insurance

Annual salary raise & incentive bonus

Paid time off

Job summary

Northwestern Medicine Kishwaukee Hospital and Northwestern Medicine Valley West Hospital are seeking a Patient Care Technician-Float for full-time night shifts.

This role provides basic nursing support under RN supervision, assists with daily living activities, and helps manage patient flow. Training, benefits, and opportunities for professional development are offered as part of a comprehensive rewards package.

Qualifications

• CPR - Basic Life Support certification required.
• High School diploma or equivalent.
• Nursing students who have completed one clinical rotation.
• Certified Nursing Assistant, Certified Medical Assistant, or Emergency Medical Technician credentials preferred.

Responsibilities

• Performs basic nursing care activities as delegated and supervised by an RN, including monitoring vital signs and glucose measurements.
• Assists patients with activities of daily living, including bathing, grooming and eating.
• Reports abnormal findings to nursing staff.
• Keeps patient rooms clean and orderly.
• Demonstrates flexibility, organization, and multitasking under stress.
• Prioritizes unit work and coordinates with the care team.
• Serves as liaison between patient care units and other departments.
• Answers calls and communications with appropriate staff and family.
• Manages unit workflow with charge RN or assistant manager.
• Prepares census lists and assists with admission/discharge procedures.

Skills

CPR - Basic Life Support

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Nursing student with clinical rotation

Certified Nursing Assistant

Certified Medical Assistant

Emergency Medical Technician

Graduate of Nursing Assistant program

Graduate of Phlebotomy course

Job description

Northwestern Medicine Kishwaukee Hospital and Northwestern Medicine Valley West Hospital are seeking a Patient Care Technician-Float for full-time night shifts.

This role provides basic nursing support under RN supervision, assists with daily living activities, and helps manage patient flow. Training, benefits, and opportunities for professional development are offered as part of a comprehensive rewards package.