Floating Care Technician – Immediate Care (Full-Time)

Northwestern Memorial Healthcare; Glenview (IL); On-site; USD 25,000 - 34,000; Full time

Job summary

Northwestern Medicine is hiring an Immediate Care Technician Float for the Glenview clinic. The role supports physicians and APPs, facilitates patient flow, and performs related clinical and administrative tasks. It requires CMA/EMT certification and BLS, with weekend/holiday coverage and potential cross-site assignment.

The position emphasizes patient care, safety, and teamwork within a fast-paced ambulatory setting, with responsibility for exam rooms, vitals, and patient flow management.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED is required.
• Current CMA/EMT or equivalent certification required upon hire.
• Basic Life Support (American Heart Association) certification required.
• Preferred: experience with Electronic Medical Records; 1–2 years ambulatory care; college degree is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Assures efficient patient flow through the site; escorts patient to exam room and prepares patient for examination.
• Obtains accurate vital signs per organization standards.
• Documents reason for visit and updates allergies, smoking history and pharmacy information.
• Promptly informs the MD/APP of any significant change in vital signs or acute symptoms.
• Anticipates and sets up equipment or supplies needed for visit; cleans and prepares exam rooms for next patient.
• Assists with referrals, transfers and discharge processes; performs delegated procedures per protocols.
• Call-in or electronically send prescriptions as directed by MD/APP.
• Maintains vaccine/medication inventory and ensures medication cabinets are locked.

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Electronic Medical Record (EMR)

Job description

Northwestern Medicine is hiring an Immediate Care Technician Float for the Glenview clinic. The role supports physicians and APPs, facilitates patient flow, and performs related clinical and administrative tasks. It requires CMA/EMT certification and BLS, with weekend/holiday coverage and potential cross-site assignment.

The position emphasizes patient care, safety, and teamwork within a fast-paced ambulatory setting, with responsibility for exam rooms, vitals, and patient flow management.