Patient Care Tech I — Vital Signs, ADLs & Unit Support

Northwesternmedicine; Lake Forest (IL); On-site; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

Northwestern Medicine is seeking a Patient Care Tech IHR in Lake Forest to assist nursing staff by performing basic patient care activities under the supervision of an RN. Responsibilities include monitoring vitals, recording intake and output, and aiding with daily living tasks.

The role requires a high school diploma or equivalent, CPR-BLS certification, and completion of one clinical rotation as a nursing student or CNA/CMA/EMT credentials.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or equivalent is required.
• Nursing students who have completed one clinical rotation, or CNA/CMA/EMT credentials are acceptable.
• CPR - Basic Life Support is required.

Responsibilities

• Performs basic patient care activities under supervision of an RN, including monitoring vitals and recording intake/output.
• Assists patients with activities of daily living such as bathing, grooming, and eating.
• Reports abnormal findings to nursing staff.
• Keeps patient rooms clean and orderly.
• Demonstrates flexibility, organization, and multi-tasking; able to function under stressful situations.
• Acts as liaison between patient care units and other departments.

Skills

Critical thinking

Flexibility

Organization

Multi-tasking

Communication

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Nursing student with clinical rotation or CNA CMA EMT

Job description

Northwestern Medicine is seeking a Patient Care Tech IHR in Lake Forest to assist nursing staff by performing basic patient care activities under the supervision of an RN. Responsibilities include monitoring vitals, recording intake and output, and aiding with daily living tasks.

The role requires a high school diploma or equivalent, CPR-BLS certification, and completion of one clinical rotation as a nursing student or CNA/CMA/EMT credentials.