Patient Care Tech Registry- Observation Days

Northwestern Medicine Catherine Gratz Griffin Lake Forest Hospital; Lake Forest (IL); On-site; USD 25,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible work options

Well‑Being Fund

Total Rewards package

Job summary

Northwestern Medicine Catherine Gratz Griffin Lake Forest Hospital is seeking a Patient Care Tech IHR to support basic patient care under the supervision of an RN. Responsibilities include monitoring vital signs, assisting with ADLs, and ensuring a clean, safe patient environment.

Preferred qualifications include phlebotomy experience, CNA or CMA certification, and BLS/CPR. The role emphasizes teamwork, critical thinking, and effective communication in a fast-paced hospital setting.

Qualifications

• Under the supervision of an RN, performs basic patient care activities.
• 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 activities of daily living (ADLs) such as bathing, grooming and eating.
• Reports abnormal findings or changes to nursing staff.
• Keeps patient rooms clean and orderly.
• Demonstrates prioritization and multitasking in changing conditions.
• Acts as liaison between patient care units and other departments.
• Answers calls and uses telephone etiquette to communicate with staff/family/patients.
• Manages unit workflow with charge RN or assistant manager as needed.
• Performs pre-census and validates daily admission/discharge/census lists when needed.

Responsibilities

• Performs basic nursing care activities as delegated by an RN.
• Assists patients with bathing, grooming and eating.
• Reports changes to nursing staff.
• Maintains clean and orderly patient rooms.
• Prioritizes tasks and handles unit workflow.
• Liaises between units and departments.
• Responds to calls and intercoms with courtesy.
• Supports unit coordination with the charge RN.

Skills

High School Diploma

Nursing student clinical rotation

Certified Nursing Assistant

Certified Medical Assistant

Emergency Medical Technician

CPR/BLS

Education

Nursing student with clinical rotation

Certified Nursing Assistant

Certified Medical Assistant

Emergency Medical Technician

Tools

CPR – BLS

Job description

• Phlebotomy experience

The salary range for this position is $22.15 - $22.15 (Hourly Rate)

Placement within the salary range is dependent on several factors such as relevant work experience and internal equity. For positions represented by a labor union, placement within the salary range is guided by the rules outlined in the collective bargaining agreement.

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 Benefits section located at jobs.nm.org/benefits to learn more.

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Description

Patient Care Tech IHR 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.

Qualifications

Required:

• High School diploma or equivalent


• Nursing students who have completed one clinical rotation, or Certified Nursing Assistant, or Certified Medical Assistant, or Emergency Medical Technician


• CPR – Basic Life Support

Preferred

• Phlebotomy experience


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

Equal Opportunity

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.

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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.

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