Patient Care Tech – Ortho, Day Shift (Full-Time)

SmartRecruiters, Inc.; Palos Park (IL); On-site; USD 25,000 - 34,000; Full time

Job summary

Northwestern Medicine is seeking a Patient Care Technician for the Ortho Sg3 North unit. Under the supervision of an RN, you will perform basic patient care, monitor vitals, assist with daily living activities, and help maintain unit workflow in a busy orthopedic setting.

The role is full-time (72 hours per pay period) with day shifts (7:00 a.m. to 7:30 p.m.) and alternating weekends/holidays. Comprehensive benefits including tuition reimbursement and 401(k) matching are offered.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent required.
• CNA or CMA or EMT or nursing student with clinicals completed required.
• BLS certification required.

Responsibilities

• Performs basic nursing care activities as delegated by an RN, including monitoring vital signs, glucose, intake/output.
• Assists patients with activities of daily living (bathing, grooming, eating).
• Reports abnormal findings to nursing staff.

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Certified Nursing Assistant

Certified Medical Assistant

Emergency Medical Technician

Nursing student with one semester of clinical completed

American Heart Association Basic Life Support (BLS)

Graduate of an accredited Nursing Assistant program

Graduate of Phlebotomy course

Job description

Northwestern Medicine is seeking a Patient Care Technician for the Ortho Sg3 North unit. Under the supervision of an RN, you will perform basic patient care, monitor vitals, assist with daily living activities, and help maintain unit workflow in a busy orthopedic setting.

The role is full-time (72 hours per pay period) with day shifts (7:00 a.m. to 7:30 p.m.) and alternating weekends/holidays. Comprehensive benefits including tuition reimbursement and 401(k) matching are offered.