Night-Shift Patient Care Tech - Tuition & Loan Repayment

Northwestern Medicine; Palos Heights (IL); On-site; USD 23,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Tuition Reimbursement

Student Loan Repayment

Professional Development

Wellbeing Fund

401(k) Matching

Medical, Dental, Vision

Life Insurance

Paid time off

Holiday pay

Job summary

Northwestern Medicine seeks a Patient Care Tech to support RN-led patient care and maintain a safe, clean unit. The position requires a high school diploma and certification (CNA/CMA/EMT) with clinical exposure, plus BLS certification. Growth opportunities and comprehensive benefits are provided.

Full-time, night shifts, and weekend/holiday coverage are required, with competitive hourly pay and a strong emphasis on teamwork and patient-centered care.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent.
• Certified Nursing Assistant, Certified Medical Assistant, Emergency Medical Technician, or nursing school students with one semester of clinical completed.
• American Heart Association Basic Life Support (BLS)

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 tending to personal care and activities of daily living, including bathing, grooming and eating.
• Reports abnormal findings or changes in physical, mental and emotional conditions to nursing staff.
• Assists with keeping patient rooms clean and orderly.
• Demonstrates flexibility, organization, and multi-tasking in a high-stress environment.

Skills

Nursing Assistant

CMA

EMT

Education

High School Diploma

Job description

Northwestern Medicine seeks a Patient Care Tech to support RN-led patient care and maintain a safe, clean unit. The position requires a high school diploma and certification (CNA/CMA/EMT) with clinical exposure, plus BLS certification. Growth opportunities and comprehensive benefits are provided.

Full-time, night shifts, and weekend/holiday coverage are required, with competitive hourly pay and a strong emphasis on teamwork and patient-centered care.