Patient Care Tech: Day Shift Sitter & Team Player

Northwestern Memorial Healthcare; Palos Heights (IL); Vor Ort; USD 40.000 - 56.000; Vollzeit

Benefits dieser Stelle

Tuition reimbursement

Loan forgiveness

401(k) matching

Lifecycle benefits

Zusammenfassung

Northwestern Medicine is seeking a Patient Care Tech to support the nursing team on the unit. You will perform basic patient care activities under the supervision of an RN, monitor vital signs, assist with daily living activities, and help maintain a clean, organized environment.

The role emphasizes teamwork, critical thinking, and the ability to adapt to changing patient needs, with a full-time schedule including day shifts, weekends and holidays as needed.

Qualifikationen

• Must have High School Diploma or equivalent.
• Certified Nursing Assistant, Certified Medical Assistant, Emergency Medical Technician, or nursing students with one semester completed are eligible.
• American Heart Association Basic Life Support (BLS) is required.

Aufgaben

• Performs basic nursing care activities as delegated and supervised by an RN.
• Assists patients with personal care and activities of daily living.
• Reports abnormal findings or changes to nursing staff.
• Keeps patient rooms clean and orderly.
• Demonstrates flexibility and multi-tasking under stressful conditions.
• Prioritizes unit work and communicates with staff and families.
• Acts as liaison between patient care units and other departments.
• Answers calls and uses polite telephone etiquette.
• Manages overall unit workflow with the charge RN or assistant manager.
• Performs census-related tasks and admissions/discharges as needed.

Kenntnisse

BLS

Ausbildung

High School Diploma or equivalent

Certified Nursing Assistant

Certified Medical Assistant

Emergency Medical Technician

Nursing student (one semester completed)

Jobbeschreibung

Northwestern Medicine is seeking a Patient Care Tech to support the nursing team on the unit. You will perform basic patient care activities under the supervision of an RN, monitor vital signs, assist with daily living activities, and help maintain a clean, organized environment.

The role emphasizes teamwork, critical thinking, and the ability to adapt to changing patient needs, with a full-time schedule including day shifts, weekends and holidays as needed.