Patient Care Tech: Oncology/Gyn - Night Shift

Northwestern Memorial Healthcare; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 28,000 - 39,000; Full time

Job summary

Northwestern Medicine seeks a Patient Care Technician to assist Registered Nurses in direct and indirect patient care within the 13N unit on a full-time nights schedule. The role emphasizes the patient-first approach and includes activities from admission to discharge, vital signs, and routine nursing support.

The PCT operates under RN supervision, adheres to ethical standards, and participates in daily care planning.

Qualifications

• CNA Certification or currently enrolled in a nursing program.
• CPR recognition by the American Heart Association (BLS for Healthcare Providers).
• High school diploma required; one year of college or nursing education or equivalent experience preferred.
• Minimum of 90% on annual mandatory Health and Safety Training quizzes.

Responsibilities

• Assists with admission, transfer, and discharge process.
• Takes and records temperature, pulse, respirations, weight, height, and blood pressure.
• Obtains EKG and capillary blood glucose.

Skills

CNA Certification

CPR Certification

Education

High school diploma

One year of college or nursing education or equivalent

Job description

Northwestern Medicine seeks a Patient Care Technician to assist Registered Nurses in direct and indirect patient care within the 13N unit on a full-time nights schedule. The role emphasizes the patient-first approach and includes activities from admission to discharge, vital signs, and routine nursing support.

The PCT operates under RN supervision, adheres to ethical standards, and participates in daily care planning.