Float Pool Patient Care Tech — Flexible Shifts

Northwestern Memorial Hospital; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 28,000 - 39,000; Full time

Job summary

Northwestern Memorial Hospital is seeking a Patient Care Technician to support direct patient care including phlebotomy, vital signs, and basic nursing tasks on the unit. The role requires CNA certification or current nursing student status with clinical rotations and CPR certification, along with strong safety training adherence.

The position emphasizes teamwork with RNs, attention to patient comfort, and efficient workflow in a busy hospital setting.

Qualifications

• CNA certification or nursing student with basic clinical rotations.
• CPR (BLS for Healthcare Providers) certification is required.
• Minimum 90% on annual mandatory Health and Safety Training quizzes.
• Unit-based recognition for Capillary Blood Glucose Monitoring.
• High school diploma required; some college or nursing education preferred.

Responsibilities

• Direct patient care: assists with admission, transfer, discharge; takes vitals and records measurements; performs phlebotomy.
• Direct patient care: administers routine and newborn procedures per nursing care plans.
• Indirect patient care: maintains a safe, clean environment and supports RN with unit operations.
• Responds to patient needs and emergency situations; documents observations and reports changes to RN.

Skills

Phlebotomy

Patient care

CPR

Vital signs

Education

CNA Certification or currently enrolled in School of Nursing with basic clinical rotations

High school diploma; college courses in nursing preferred

Associates or Bachelor's degree (preferred)

Job description

Northwestern Memorial Hospital is seeking a Patient Care Technician to support direct patient care including phlebotomy, vital signs, and basic nursing tasks on the unit. The role requires CNA certification or current nursing student status with clinical rotations and CPR certification, along with strong safety training adherence.

The position emphasizes teamwork with RNs, attention to patient comfort, and efficient workflow in a busy hospital setting.