Patient Care Tech (Part-Time) - Fast-Paced Med/Surg Support

Northwestern Medicine; Winfield (IL); On-site; USD 22,000 - 28,000; Part time

Job summary

Northwestern Medicine is seeking a part-time Patient Care Tech for the CDH Med/Surg Intermediate (3C) unit in Winfield, IL. The role supports an RN by performing basic patient care, monitoring vital signs, helping with ADLs, and communicating changes to staff.

Responsibilities emphasize flexibility, teamwork, and efficient unit workflow in a fast-paced 26-bed environment with rotating weekends. Required CNA/CMA/EMT or nursing student status with BLS; phlebotomy experience preferred.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent required.
• Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA), Certified Medical Assistant (CMA) or EMT or nursing student with one semester completed.
• American Heart Association Basic Life Support (BLS) required.
• Phlebotomy experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Performs basic nursing care activities as delegated and supervised by an RN, including monitoring vital signs, taking blood glucose measurements, and recording intake and output.
• Assists patients with tending to personal care and activities of daily living, including bathing, grooming and eating.
• Reports abnormal findings or changes in physical, mental and emotional conditions to nursing staff.
• Assists with keeping patient rooms clean and orderly.
• Demonstrates flexibility, organization, and multi-tasking. Able to function under stressful situations.
• Utilizes critical thinking skills to successfully demonstrate the ability to prioritize and complete unit work quickly as the needs of the unit, patients and staff change.
• Serves as liaison between patient care units and all other patient related departments.
• Answers telephone, intercom and call lights in a polite manner using appropriate telephone etiquette and communicates information to the appropriate staff/family/patient.
• Manages the overall unit workflow in concert with the charge RN and/or assistant manager, on an as needed basis.
• Performs pre-census and validates daily admission, discharge and census lists, on an as needed basis.

Skills

Vital signs monitoring

ADL assistance

Patient transport

Communication

Education

High School Diploma

Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA)

Certified Medical Assistant (CMA)

Emergency Medical Technician (EMT)

BLS Certification

Job description

Northwestern Medicine is seeking a part-time Patient Care Tech for the CDH Med/Surg Intermediate (3C) unit in Winfield, IL. The role supports an RN by performing basic patient care, monitoring vital signs, helping with ADLs, and communicating changes to staff.

Responsibilities emphasize flexibility, teamwork, and efficient unit workflow in a fast-paced 26-bed environment with rotating weekends. Required CNA/CMA/EMT or nursing student status with BLS; phlebotomy experience preferred.