Patient Care Tech — Float Pool (Night Shifts)

Northwestern Medicine group; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 28,000 - 39,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Tuition reimbursement

Loan forgiveness

401(k) matching

Lifecycle benefits

Job summary

Northwestern Medicine is seeking a Patient Care Technician for the Float Pool, full-time nights. Duties include direct patient care, vital signs, and support for admission, transfer and discharge, across units. CNA certification or current nursing education, CPR/BLS, and a high school diploma are required or preferred.

Benefits include tuition assistance and retirement plans. This role emphasizes patient-first care, safety, and teamwork within Northwestern Medicine’s standards and policies, with

Qualifications

• CNA Certification or currently enrolled in nursing school with basic clinical rotations.
• CPR recognition by the American Heart Association (BLS for Healthcare Providers).
• High school diploma required; one year of college nursing education or equivalent experience preferred.
• Associates or Bachelor's degree preferred.

Responsibilities

• Direct patient care activities and support admission, transfer, and discharge processes.
• Perform and record vital signs, weights, outputs, and blood glucose in adults and neonates.
• Administer basic patient care per RN/Procedures and ensure safety and comfort.

Skills

CPR/BLS

Patient care

Education

High school diploma

One year of college or nursing education or equivalent experience

Associates or Bachelor's degree

Tools

Fetal monitor

Vital signs measurement

Job description

Northwestern Medicine is seeking a Patient Care Technician for the Float Pool, full-time nights. Duties include direct patient care, vital signs, and support for admission, transfer and discharge, across units. CNA certification or current nursing education, CPR/BLS, and a high school diploma are required or preferred.

Benefits include tuition assistance and retirement plans. This role emphasizes patient-first care, safety, and teamwork within Northwestern Medicine’s standards and policies, with