Patient Care Tech — Post-Op & Acute Care Support

Jackalope Digital LLC; Winfield, Northern (IL, KY); Hybrid; USD 36,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

Northwestern Medicine is seeking a Patient Care Tech to join the CDH Surgical Care Center (2 B/C) in Illinois. This role supports RN colleagues by performing basic nursing tasks, assisting with ADLs, and ensuring clean, safe patient rooms while maintaining smooth unit workflow.

Required are a High School Diploma or equivalent, CNA/CMA/EMT or nursing student with clinical exposure, and BLS certification. The position emphasizes patient-first care within a dynamic hospital setting.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent required.
• CNA, CMA, EMT or nursing student with one clinical semester required.
• BLS certification required.

Responsibilities

• Performs basic nursing care activities under RN supervision, including monitoring vital signs.
• Assists patients with activities of daily living (ADLs) such as bathing, grooming and eating.
• Reports abnormal findings to nursing staff.
• Maintains clean and orderly patient rooms.
• Prioritizes tasks and multitasks under stressful conditions.
• Serves as liaison between patient care units and other departments.
• Answers calls, intercoms, and communicates with staff/family/patients.

Skills

Basic patient care

Team communication

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Tools

BLS Certification

Job description

Northwestern Medicine is seeking a Patient Care Tech to join the CDH Surgical Care Center (2 B/C) in Illinois. This role supports RN colleagues by performing basic nursing tasks, assisting with ADLs, and ensuring clean, safe patient rooms while maintaining smooth unit workflow.

Required are a High School Diploma or equivalent, CNA/CMA/EMT or nursing student with clinical exposure, and BLS certification. The position emphasizes patient-first care within a dynamic hospital setting.