Patient Care Tech: Hands-On Support & Growth

Northwestern Medicine Catherine Gratz Griffin Lake Forest Hospital; Lake Forest (IL); On-site; USD 25,000 - 33,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Tuition Reimbursement

Student Loan Repayment

Professional Development

Wellbeing Fund

401(k) Matching

Medical, Dental, Vision Insurance

Life Insurance

Paid time off and Holiday pay

Job summary

Northwestern Medicine Catherine Gratz Griffin Lake Forest Hospital seeks a Patient Care Tech to support clinical teams in Lake Forest, IL. The role includes specimen collection, labeling, transportation and basic patient care tasks under RN supervision.

Responsibilities span obtaining 12-lead EKGs, catheter and saline lock management, bladder scans, point-of-care testing and hourly rounds to ensure safety and comfort for patients.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Completion of an accredited CNA program and listed on the Illinois CNA Registry.
• BLS through American Heart Association required.

Responsibilities

• 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 nutrition per 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.
• Assists with patient ambulation and positioning as directed in the plan of care.
• Responds to patient call lights and request for assistance in a professional and timely manner.
• Assist 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, identifies and meets learning needs and completes annual required training.
• Participates in performance improvement activities that advance innovative processes.

Education

High School Diploma or Equivalent

CNA Certification

Nursing student (clinical rotation completed)

Job description

Northwestern Medicine Catherine Gratz Griffin Lake Forest Hospital seeks a Patient Care Tech to support clinical teams in Lake Forest, IL. The role includes specimen collection, labeling, transportation and basic patient care tasks under RN supervision.

Responsibilities span obtaining 12-lead EKGs, catheter and saline lock management, bladder scans, point-of-care testing and hourly rounds to ensure safety and comfort for patients.