Patient Care Tech Float – Vital Signs & Daily Living

Northwestern Memorial Healthcare; Winfield (IL); On-site; USD 25,000 - 34,000; Full time

Job summary

Northwestern Medicine is seeking a Patient Care Tech Float to support nursing staff under the supervision of an RN. You will perform basic patient care activities, monitor vital signs, and assist with daily living tasks to ensure patient comfort and safety.

The role emphasizes critical thinking, efficient unit workflow, and collaboration with care teams to maintain high-quality patient care in a dynamic hospital setting.

Qualifications

• CPR – Basic Life Support required.
• Nursing students who have completed one clinical rotation, or Certified Nursing Assistant, or Certified Medical Assistant, or Emergency Medical Technician.
• Graduate of an accredited Nursing Assistant program or Phlebotomy course is preferred.

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 activities of daily living including bathing, grooming and eating.
• Reports abnormal findings to nursing staff and helps maintain clean and orderly patient rooms.
• Demonstrates flexibility, organization, and multi-tasking; can function under stressful situations.

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Job description

Northwestern Medicine is seeking a Patient Care Tech Float to support nursing staff under the supervision of an RN. You will perform basic patient care activities, monitor vital signs, and assist with daily living tasks to ensure patient comfort and safety.

The role emphasizes critical thinking, efficient unit workflow, and collaboration with care teams to maintain high-quality patient care in a dynamic hospital setting.