Night Patient Care Technician - 12-Hour Shifts

Rush University Medical Center; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 28,000 - 33,000; Full time

Job summary

Rush University Medical Center is seeking a Patient Care Technician for the 7 South Atrium (Gen Surg & Med) in Chicago. The role supports RNs, performs routine patient-care tasks, and ensures a safe, well-organized environment on night shifts with 12-hour rotations.

Required are a high school diploma or equivalent, current BLS, and prior clinical training. The job emphasizes strong communication and patient-centered service in a hospital setting.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Maintain current BLS certification.
• Prior formal clinical training (CMA, CNA, PCT, EMT, etc.).
• Successful completion of institutional screening examination.
• Ability to solve simple problems.
• Excellent communication and customer service skills.

Responsibilities

• Assists the RN in the delivery of patient care.
• Maintains a safe patient environment and prioritizes duties as directed.
• Assists with admission, discharge, and transport of patients.
• Transports specimens and supplies as required.
• Documents care in real time and uses unit monitors and equipment.
• Demonstrates professional interactions with patients and staff.

Skills

Excellent communication

Customer service

Problem solving

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

BLS certification

Tools

EPIC

Job description

Rush University Medical Center is seeking a Patient Care Technician for the 7 South Atrium (Gen Surg & Med) in Chicago. The role supports RNs, performs routine patient-care tasks, and ensures a safe, well-organized environment on night shifts with 12-hour rotations.

Required are a high school diploma or equivalent, current BLS, and prior clinical training. The job emphasizes strong communication and patient-centered service in a hospital setting.