Night Shift Patient Care Tech – Sitter & Unit Support

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

Benefits offered by this job

Tuition Reimbursement

Student Loan Repayment

Professional Development

Wellbeing Fund

401(k) Matching

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Life Insurance

Salary Increase & Incentive Bonus

Paid Time Off

Holiday Pay

Job summary

Northwestern Medicine in Illinois is seeking a part-time Patient Care Technician to support RNs with basic nursing tasks, monitor vital signs, and assist with activities of daily living. This night shift role requires flexibility and teamwork within a hospital setting.

The position runs 48 hours per pay period, 7:00 p.m. to 7:30 a.m., with alternating weekends and holidays, and may float to other areas as needed. Competitive benefits accompany the role.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent required.
• CNA/CMA/EMT or nursing student with clinicals preferred.
• BLS required by American Heart Association.

Responsibilities

• Performs basic nursing care activities as delegated by an RN.
• Assists patients with activities of daily living.
• Reports abnormal findings to nursing staff.
• Keeps patient rooms clean and orderly.
• Demonstrates multi-tasking and ability to work under pressure.
• Prioritizes unit workflow with charge RN as needed.
• Acts as liaison between patient care units and other departments.
• Answers communication devices politely and relays information appropriately.
• Manages census lists and daily admissions/discharges as needed.

Skills

Vital signs monitoring

Patient care

Nursing terminology

Multi-tasking

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

CNA/CMA/EMT certification or nursing student

BLS (American Heart Association)

Tools

Medical equipment

Job description

Northwestern Medicine in Illinois is seeking a part-time Patient Care Technician to support RNs with basic nursing tasks, monitor vital signs, and assist with activities of daily living. This night shift role requires flexibility and teamwork within a hospital setting.

The position runs 48 hours per pay period, 7:00 p.m. to 7:30 a.m., with alternating weekends and holidays, and may float to other areas as needed. Competitive benefits accompany the role.