Float Patient Care Technician – Phlebotomy Experience

Northwestern Medicine; Winfield (IL); On-site; USD 25,000 - 33,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Tuition reimbursement

Loan forgiveness

401(k) matching

Job summary

Northwestern Medicine in Illinois is seeking a patient care support role aligned with our patient-first philosophy. You will perform nursing-assist activities under RN supervision, help with daily living tasks, monitor vital signs, and support efficient unit operations.

A high school diploma or equivalent is required, with nursing student clinicals or CNA/CMA/EMT credentials acceptable. CPR-BLS certification required; phlebotomy experience preferred.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or equivalent required.
• Nursing students who have completed one clinical rotation, or CNA, CMA, or EMT certification required.
• CPR - Basic Life Support certification required.
• Phlebotomy experience preferred.

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 tending to personal care and activities of daily living, including bathing, grooming and eating.
• Reports abnormal findings or changes in physical, mental and emotional conditions to nursing staff.
• Assists with keeping patient rooms clean and orderly.
• Demonstrates flexibility, organization, and multi-tasking. Able to function under stressful situations.
• Utilizes critical thinking skills to prioritize and complete unit work quickly as needs change.
• Serves as liaison between patient care units and other departments.
• Answers telephone, intercom and call lights politely and communicates information to staff/family/patient.
• Manages the overall unit workflow with the charge RN/assistant manager as needed.
• Performs pre-census and validates daily admission, discharge and census lists as needed.

Skills

Phlebotomy experience

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Nursing students who have completed one clinical rotation, or Certified Nursing Assistant, or Certified Medical Assistant, or Emergency Medical Technician

CPR - Basic Life Support

Job description

Northwestern Medicine in Illinois is seeking a patient care support role aligned with our patient-first philosophy. You will perform nursing-assist activities under RN supervision, help with daily living tasks, monitor vital signs, and support efficient unit operations.

A high school diploma or equivalent is required, with nursing student clinicals or CNA/CMA/EMT credentials acceptable. CPR-BLS certification required; phlebotomy experience preferred.