Night Shift Patient Care Tech – Acute Medical Unit

Northwestern Medicine; Winfield (IL); Presencial; USD 22.000 - 30.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

Northwestern Medicine is seeking a Patient Care Tech for the CDH Medical Care Center in Winfield, IL. The role involves night shift responsibilities on a 24-bed unit, assisting with basic patient care under RN supervision, and supporting patients from young adults to geriatrics with various medical conditions.

The position requires a High School Diploma or equivalent, CNA/MA/EMT certification or nursing student status, and BLS certification. Preferred experience includes phlebotomy.

Formación

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

Responsabilidades

• Performs basic nursing care activities as delegated and supervised by an RN, including monitoring vital signs and recording intake and output.
• Assists patients with personal care and activities of daily living (bathing, grooming, eating).
• Reports abnormal findings or changes in condition to nursing staff.
• Keeps patient rooms clean and orderly.
• Demonstrates flexibility, organization, and multitasking under stressful conditions.
• Prioritizes unit tasks and collaborates with the charge RN and staff.
• Acts as liaison between patient care units and other departments.
• Answers calls and intercoms politely and communicates with staff, family, and patients.
• Manages overall unit workflow with nursing leadership as needed.
• Performs census-related tasks and validates daily admissions, discharges, and census lists.

Educación

High School Diploma or equivalent

CNA

MA

EMT

nursing student (one semester clinical)

Descripción del empleo

Northwestern Medicine is seeking a Patient Care Tech for the CDH Medical Care Center in Winfield, IL. The role involves night shift responsibilities on a 24-bed unit, assisting with basic patient care under RN supervision, and supporting patients from young adults to geriatrics with various medical conditions.

The position requires a High School Diploma or equivalent, CNA/MA/EMT certification or nursing student status, and BLS certification. Preferred experience includes phlebotomy.