Patient Care Tech Pre/Post OP Part Time Mid Shift

Jackalope Digital LLC; Palos Heights, Northern (IL, KY); Hybrid; USD 25,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on Bonus Eligibility

Job summary

Northwestern Medicine is seeking a Patient Care Tech to join our team in Illinois. The role involves basic nursing tasks under the supervision of an RN and support for daily patient care activities in a hospital setting.

The position requires a high school diploma, CPR/BLS, and eligibility for CNA/MA/EMT credentials or nursing student status. Benefits include competitive coverage and ongoing professional development opportunities.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Perform basic nursing care activities delegated by an RN, including vital signs and glucose checks.
• Assist with personal care and activities of daily living (bathing, grooming, eating).
• Report abnormal findings to nursing staff promptly.
• Keep patient rooms clean and orderly and manage unit workflow as needed.
• Prioritize tasks and demonstrate flexibility under pressure.
• Act as liaison between patient care units and other departments.
• Answer calls and communicate information to staff, family, or patient.

Skills

Vital signs monitoring

ADLs assistance

Communication

Multi-tasking

Unit coordination

Telephone etiquette

Education

High School Diploma

CNA/MA/EMT or nursing student with clinical

BLS certification

Tools

BLS (American Heart Association)

Job description

At Northwestern Medicine, every patient interaction makes a difference in cultivating a positive workplace. This patient-first approach is what sets us apart as a leader in the healthcare industry. As an integral part of our team, you'll have the opportunity to join our quest for better health care, no matter where you work within the Northwestern Medicine system. We pride ourselves on providing competitive benefits: from tuition reimbursement and loan forgiveness to 401(k) matching and lifecycle benefits, our goal is to take care of our employees. Ready to join our quest for better?

32 Hours/Week

Monday through Friday 11:00AM - 7:30PM, rotating Saturdays every 6-7 weeks

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.

Under the supervision of an RN performs basic patient care activities.

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.

Required:

• High School Diploma or equivalent
• Certified Nursing Assistant,Certified Medical Assistant, Emergency Medical Technician, or nursing school students with one semester of clinical completed
• American Heart Association Basic Life Support (BLS)

Preferred:

• Phlebotomy experience
• Graduate of an accredited Nursing Assistant program or Graduate of Phlebotomy course

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.

Benefits

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 Benefitssection to learn more.

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 upon the job family.