Full-Time Night Shift Patient Care Technician

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

Job summary

Northwestern Medicine in Winfield, IL is hiring a Patient Care Technician for the Medical Center on the full-time night shift (6pm–6am) with rotating weekends. The role supports RN staff by performing basic patient care tasks, monitoring vital signs, and assisting with activities of daily living.

Candidates may be a Certified Nursing Assistant, Certified Medical Assistant, Emergency Medical Technician, or nursing student with one clinical semester, and must have American Heart Association BLS

Qualifications

• Certified Nursing Assistant, Certified Medical Assistant, Emergency Medical Technician, or nursing student with one semester of clinical completed.
• American Heart Association Basic Life Support (BLS) certification is required.
• Graduate of an accredited Nursing Assistant program or graduate of Phlebotomy course.

Responsibilities

• Performs basic nursing care activities as delegated and supervised by an RN.
• Assists patients with activities of daily living and personal care.
• Monitors vital signs and reports abnormal findings to nursing staff.
• Maintains clean and orderly patient rooms and supports unit workflow.
• Communicates effectively with patients, families and staff.

Skills

BLS certification

Vital signs monitoring

Basic patient care

Communication

Education

Graduate of an accredited Nursing Assistant program

Graduate of Phlebotomy course

Job description

Northwestern Medicine in Winfield, IL is hiring a Patient Care Technician for the Medical Center on the full-time night shift (6pm–6am) with rotating weekends. The role supports RN staff by performing basic patient care tasks, monitoring vital signs, and assisting with activities of daily living.

Candidates may be a Certified Nursing Assistant, Certified Medical Assistant, Emergency Medical Technician, or nursing student with one clinical semester, and must have American Heart Association BLS