Patient Care Tech- Float Pool Part Time Days

Northwestern Medicine; Lake Forest (IL); On-site; USD 35,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

An established healthcare provider is seeking a dedicated Patient Care Tech to join their dynamic team. In this vital role, you will provide essential support to patients and healthcare staff, ensuring a safe and compassionate environment. Responsibilities include performing clinical tasks, assisting with patient care, and maintaining safety protocols. This position offers a unique opportunity to make a meaningful impact in patients' lives while working collaboratively with a skilled healthcare team. If you are passionate about patient care and eager to contribute to a mission-driven organization, this role is perfect for you.

Qualifications

• High school diploma and completion of accredited CNA program required.
• BLS certification and physical ability to lift/carry 50 pounds.

Responsibilities

• Perform clinical functions under RN or physician direction.
• Assist patients with hygiene, nutrition, and ambulation needs.
• Monitor patient safety and maintain a clinical care environment.

Skills

Patient Care

Basic Life Support (BLS)

Communication Skills

Team Collaboration

Education

High School Diploma or Equivalent

Completion of Accredited CNA Program

Tools

Electronic Medical Record (EMR)

Electronic Bed Board

Job description

Description

The Patient Care Tech reflects the mission, vision, and values of NM, adheres to the organization’s Code of Ethics and Corporate Compliance Program, and complies with all relevant policies, procedures, guidelines and all other regulatory and accreditation standards.

Responsibilities:

Performs a variety of clinical/patient care related functions, under the direction of the clinical RN or physician that provide support to patients and staff including but not limited to the following:

• Collects, labels, and transports specimens as assigned.
• Obtains 12 lead EKGs.
• Discontinues Saline Locks and Indwelling Urinary Catheters.
• Discontinues Telemetry Monitoring packs.
• Performs Bladder Scan.
• Performs Point of Care Testing as appropriate.
• Assists patients with personal hygiene and nutritional needs as identified on patient's plan of care.
• Performs hourly patient rounding in collaboration with the clinical RN.
• Obtains and documents patient care data as directed by the clinical RN and as noted in the plan of care.
• Assists with patient ambulation and positioning as directed in the plan of care.
• Assists the health care team members in meeting the individualized needs of the patient.
• Responds to patient call lights and requests for assistance in a professional and timely manner.
• Assists the health care team in maintaining a clinical care environment that supports patient, family, and staff safety.
• Assists with post mortem care.
• In collaboration with the Nursing Manager/Director, Clinical Nurse Specialists/Nurse Clinicians and NM Academy identifies and meets learning needs. Completes annual required training and updates knowledge through periodic in-services.
• Participates in performance improvement activities that advance innovative processes to achieve unit targets and exceptional performance.

Additional Responsibilities as Safety Attendant/Telesitter Monitor:

• Maintains visual observation at all times with no distractions.
• Provides prompt notification to care team if patient requires assistance.
• Monitors and maintains patient environmental safety, and notifies care team if any hazards are discovered.
• Performs care checks in accordance with care plan.
• Follows appropriate policy.

Additional Responsibilities under direction of department leadership include but not limited to:

• Answers, screens, and directs incoming calls.
• Facilitates obtaining a hard copy of the patients advance directive if patient indicated he/she has one and places in Electronic Medical Record.
• Manages admissions through Electronic Bed Board.
• Assures patient care unit readiness for EMR downtime and facilitates data recovery following downtime.

Qualifications

Required:

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Completion of an accredited CNA program and listed on the state of Illinois CNA Registry or Nursing student who has successfully completed one clinical rotation. Must provide written verification of successful completion of said rotation.
• BLS through American Heart Association.
• Physical Demands Requirement:
  • Physical demands required for this role include lift/carry up to 50 pounds and a push/pull force up to 50 pounds.

Equal Opportunity

Northwestern Medicine is an affirmative action/equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate in hiring or employment on the basis of age, sex, race, color, religion, national origin, gender identity, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation or any other protected status.

If we offer you a job, we will perform a background check that includes a review of any criminal convictions. A conviction does not disqualify you from employment at Northwestern Medicine. We consider this on a case-by-case basis and follow all state and federal guidelines.