Neuroscience Patient Care Tech: Day Shift, Rotating Weekends

Northwestern Medicine; Winfield (IL); On-site; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

Northwestern Medicine is seeking a Patient Care Tech to support nursing staff in patient care units in Winfield, IL. The role follows the patient care plan under RN supervision, performing vital signs, glucose checks, and assistance with daily living activities.

Responsibilities include reporting changes to staff, maintaining clean rooms, prioritizing tasks, and coordinating with multiple departments to ensure smooth unit operations. Strong communication and multitasking are essential.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent is required.
• CNA, CMA, EMT, or nursing student with one semester of clinical completed is required.
• CPR and Basic Life Support certification are required.

Responsibilities

• Performs basic nursing care activities as delegated by an RN, including monitoring vital signs and glucose measurements.
• Assists patients with personal care and activities of daily living.
• Reports abnormal findings to nursing staff.
• Keeps patient rooms clean and orderly.
• Manages unit workflow with the charge RN as needed.
• Performs pre-census and validates admission/discharge/census lists as needed.

Skills

Caregiving

Communication

Multitasking

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

CNA/CMA/EMT or nursing student with clinical

CPR/BLS certification

Job description

Northwestern Medicine is seeking a Patient Care Tech to support nursing staff in patient care units in Winfield, IL. The role follows the patient care plan under RN supervision, performing vital signs, glucose checks, and assistance with daily living activities.

Responsibilities include reporting changes to staff, maintaining clean rooms, prioritizing tasks, and coordinating with multiple departments to ensure smooth unit operations. Strong communication and multitasking are essential.