Patient Care Tech- Observation Full Time Days

Northwestern Medicine Catherine Gratz Griffin Lake Forest Hospital; Lake Forest (IL); On-site; USD 25,251 - 34,095; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Tuition Reimbursement

Student Loan Repayment

Professional Development

Wellbeing Fund

401(k) Matching

Medical, Dental, Vision

Life Insurance

Paid time off

Job summary

Northwestern Medicine Catherine Gratz Griffin Lake Forest Hospital seeks a Patient Care Tech to join our team in Lake Forest, IL. You will collect specimens, assist with EKGs, manage urinary catheters, and support patient care under the supervision of the RN.

This role emphasizes safety, accurate data entry, and compassionate patient assistance across shifts. Required: high school diploma or equivalent, CNA training or nursing student rotation, and BLS certification.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• CNA program completion and listed on Illinois CNA Registry OR nursing student who completed one clinical rotation.
• BLS through American Heart Association.

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 nutritional needs as identified on the 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 noted in the plan of care.
• Assists with patient ambulation and positioning as directed in the plan of care.
• Assists the health care team in meeting individualized patient needs.
• Responds to patient call lights and requests for assistance in a professional and timely manner.
• Maintains a clinical care environment that supports patient, family and staff safety.
• Assists with post mortem care.
• 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.

Skills

BLS Certification (AHA)

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

CNA program completion or nursing student rotation

Job description

The salary range for this position is $18.33 - $24.75 (Hourly Rate). Placement within the salary range is dependent on several factors such as relevant work experience and internal equity. For positions represented by a labor union, placement within the salary range is guided by the rules outlined in the collective bargaining agreement.

We offer a wide range of benefits that provide employees with tools and resources to improve their physical, emotional, and financial well‑being while providing protection for unexpected life events. Please visit our Benefits section located at jobs.nm.org/benefits to learn more.

Benefits

• $10,000 Tuition Reimbursement per year ($5,700 part‑time)
• $10,000 Student Loan Repayment ($5,000 part‑time)
• $1,000 Professional Development per year ($500 part‑time)
• $250 Wellbeing Fund per year ($125 for part‑time)
• Matching 401(k)
• Excellent medical, dental and vision coverage
• Life insurance
• Annual Employee Salary Increase and Incentive Bonus
• Paid time off and Holiday pay

Northwestern Medicine is powered by a community of colleagues who are purpose‑driven and committed to our mission to deliver world‑class care. Here, you'll work alongside some of the best clinical talent in the nation leading the way in medical innovation and breakthrough research with Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine.

We recognize where you've been, and we support where you're headed. We celebrate diverse perspectives and experiences, which fuel our commitment to equity and culture of service.

Grow your career with comprehensive training and development opportunities, mentorship programs, educational support and student loan repayment.

Create the life you envision for yourself with flexible work options, a Reimbursable Well‑Being Fund and a Total Rewards package that support your physical, mental, emotional, and financial well‑being.

Make a difference through volunteer opportunities we offer in local communities and drive inclusive change through our workforce‑led resource groups.

From discovery to delivery, come help us shape the future of medicine.

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

• Collects, labels and transports specimens as assigned.
• Obtains 12 lead EKG’s.
• 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: 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

• Answers, screens and directs incoming calls.
• Facilitates obtaining a hard copy of the patient’s advance directive if patient indicated he/she has one and places it in Electronic Medical Record.
• Manages admissions through Electronic Bed Board.
• Ensures 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.

Equal Opportunity

Northwestern Medicine is an equal opportunity employer (disability, VETS) 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.

Background Check

Northwestern Medicine conducts a background check that includes criminal history on newly hired team members and, at times, internal transfers. If you are offered a position with us, you will be required to complete an authorization and disclosure form that gives Northwestern Medicine permission to run the background check. Results are evaluated on a case‑by‑case basis, and we follow all local, state, and federal laws, including the Illinois Health Care Worker Background Check Act.

Artificial Intelligence Disclosure

Artificial Intelligence (AI) tools may be used in some portions of the candidate review process for this position, however, all employment decisions will be made by a person.

Sign‑On Bonus Eligibility

Sign‑on Bonus Eligibility (if sign‑on bonus offered for position): Internal employees and rehires who left Northwestern Medicine within 1 year are not eligible for the sign‑on bonus. Exception: New graduate internal employees seeking their first licensed clinical position at NM may be eligible depending on the job family.