Night Shift Patient Care Tech — Growth & Benefits

Northwestern Medicine; Palos Heights (IL); On-site; USD 25,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Tuition Reimbursement

Student Loan Repayment

Professional Development

Wellbeing Fund

401(k) Matching

Job summary

Northwestern Medicine is seeking a Patient Care Tech to provide essential bedside care under RN supervision. Responsibilities include monitoring vital signs, assisting with daily living activities, and maintaining clean patient areas in a fast-paced hospital setting.

This full-time role is night shift (7:00 p.m. – 7:30 a.m.) with alternating weekends and holidays, offering comprehensive benefits and professional development opportunities.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent is required.
• Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA), Certified Medical Assistant (CMA) or Emergency Medical Technician (EMT), or nursing student with one semester of clinical completed are required.

Responsibilities

• Performs basic nursing care activities as delegated and supervised by an RN, including monitoring vital signs, taking blood glucose measurements, and recording intake and output.
• Assists patients with activities of daily living, including bathing, grooming and eating.
• Reports abnormal findings or changes in physical, mental and emotional conditions to nursing staff.
• Keeps patient rooms clean and orderly.
• Demonstrates flexibility, organization, and multitasking under stress.
• Prioritizes unit work and communicates with staff and patients as needed.
• Acts as liaison between patient care units and other departments.

Skills

Basic patient care

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

CNA/CMA/EMT or nursing student with clinical

Job description

Northwestern Medicine is seeking a Patient Care Tech to provide essential bedside care under RN supervision. Responsibilities include monitoring vital signs, assisting with daily living activities, and maintaining clean patient areas in a fast-paced hospital setting.

This full-time role is night shift (7:00 p.m. – 7:30 a.m.) with alternating weekends and holidays, offering comprehensive benefits and professional development opportunities.