Patient Care Tech - Med-Surgical (Night Shift, Part-Time)

Northwestern Medicine; Sandwich (IL); On-site; USD 25,000 - 34,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Tuition Reimbursement

Student Loan Repayment

Professional Development

Wellbeing Fund

401(k) Matching

Medical, Dental, Vision Coverage

Life Insurance

Paid Time Off

Job summary

Northwestern Medicine is hiring a Patient Care Technician for Medical-Surgical units on a part-time night shift. The role supports RNs with basic nursing tasks, patient care, and unit coordination in a fast-paced hospital environment.

Ideal candidates hold a High School Diploma, CNA/CMA/EMT or nursing student status with clinicals, plus BLS. Phlebotomy experience and a nursing assistant program are a plus. Northwestern Medicine emphasizes training, benefits, and a supportive team culture.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent.
• Certified Nursing Assistant, Certified Medical Assistant, Emergency Medical Technician, or nursing school students with one semester of clinical completed.
• American Heart Association Basic Life Support (BLS).
• Phlebotomy experience (preferred).
• Graduate of an accredited Nursing Assistant program or graduate of Phlebotomy course (preferred).

Responsibilities

• Performs basic nursing care activities delegated by an RN and records vital signs.
• Assists patients with personal care and activities of daily living.
• Reports changes to nursing staff and maintains patient room cleanliness.
• Manages unit workflow with the charge RN as needed.
• Handles communication via telephone, intercom, and call lights with courtesy.

Skills

CNA

CMA

EMT

Nursing student (1 semester)

BLS

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Nursing Assistant program graduate or Phlebotomy course graduate

Job description

Northwestern Medicine is hiring a Patient Care Technician for Medical-Surgical units on a part-time night shift. The role supports RNs with basic nursing tasks, patient care, and unit coordination in a fast-paced hospital environment.

Ideal candidates hold a High School Diploma, CNA/CMA/EMT or nursing student status with clinicals, plus BLS. Phlebotomy experience and a nursing assistant program are a plus. Northwestern Medicine emphasizes training, benefits, and a supportive team culture.