Night Float Patient Care Technician

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

Job summary

Northwestern Medicine is seeking a Patient Care Technician-Float for Full-Time Night shifts at Kishwaukee Hospital and Valley West Hospital. Under RN supervision, you will perform basic patient care activities and support the care team.

You will monitor vital signs, assist with activities of daily living, report changes to nursing staff, keep rooms clean, and help manage unit workflow in a dynamic hospital environment.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or equivalent required.
• Nursing students who have completed one clinical rotation, or CNA/CMA/EMT training.
• CPR – Basic Life Support required.

Responsibilities

• Monitor vital signs, blood glucose, intake and output under RN supervision.
• Assist patients with personal care and activities of daily living.
• Report abnormal findings or changes to nursing staff.

Skills

Patient care

Vital signs

ADL assistance

Communication

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

CNA/CMA/EMT training

Job description

Northwestern Medicine is seeking a Patient Care Technician-Float for Full-Time Night shifts at Kishwaukee Hospital and Valley West Hospital. Under RN supervision, you will perform basic patient care activities and support the care team.

You will monitor vital signs, assist with activities of daily living, report changes to nursing staff, keep rooms clean, and help manage unit workflow in a dynamic hospital environment.