Night Shift: Cardiac Care Tech (6pm-6:30am)

Northwestern Medicine; Winfield (IL); On-site; USD 25,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

Northwestern Medicine’s CDH Cardiac Intermediate unit (3A) seeks a Patient Care Tech on the Night shift (6pm–6:30am) with rotating weekends. The role supports RN staff, monitors vital signs, assists with activities of daily living, and helps maintain a safe, clean unit within a high-performing cardiovascular program.

This position participates in cross-department communication and patient care coordination, contributing to NM’s commitment to excellent patient outcomes and satisfaction.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent required.
• CNA, CMA, or EMT certification, or nursing student with one semester of clinical completed.
• American Heart Association Basic Life Support (BLS) required.

Responsibilities

• Performs basic nursing care activities as delegated by an RN, including vital signs and glucose checks.
• Assists with activities of daily living such as bathing, grooming and eating.
• Reports abnormal findings to nursing staff and maintains patient records.
• Keeps patient rooms clean and orderly and supports unit workflow.

Skills

Vital signs monitoring

Patient assistance

Communication

Multitasking

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Certified Nursing Assistant

Certified Medical Assistant

Emergency Medical Technician

Nursing school students (1 semester clinical)

Job description

Northwestern Medicine’s CDH Cardiac Intermediate unit (3A) seeks a Patient Care Tech on the Night shift (6pm–6:30am) with rotating weekends. The role supports RN staff, monitors vital signs, assists with activities of daily living, and helps maintain a safe, clean unit within a high-performing cardiovascular program.

This position participates in cross-department communication and patient care coordination, contributing to NM’s commitment to excellent patient outcomes and satisfaction.