Patient Care Tech: Rounding, EKG & Care Support

Northwestern Medicine; Lake Forest (IL); On-site; USD 32,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

Northwestern Medicine seeks a Patient Care Tech in Lake Forest, IL, to support the clinical team under RN/physician supervision. Responsibilities include specimen handling, EKGs, catheter management, telemetry handling and patient comfort assistance.

Ideal candidates hold a high school diploma or equivalent, CNA certification (or nursing student with clinical rotation) and BLS from the American Heart Association. This on-site role emphasizes safety, infection control and collaborative care.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Completion of an accredited CNA program and listed on the Illinois CNA Registry OR nursing student who has completed one clinical rotation.
• BLS certification through American Heart Association.

Responsibilities

• Performs a variety of clinical/patient care related functions under the direction of the RN or physician.
• Collects, labels and transports specimens as assigned.
• Obtains 12 lead EKGs and discontinues saline locks and indwelling urinary catheters.
• Discontinues telemetry monitoring packs and performs bladder scans.

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Completion of an accredited CNA program and Illinois CNA Registry

BLS through American Heart Association

Job description

Northwestern Medicine seeks a Patient Care Tech in Lake Forest, IL, to support the clinical team under RN/physician supervision. Responsibilities include specimen handling, EKGs, catheter management, telemetry handling and patient comfort assistance.

Ideal candidates hold a high school diploma or equivalent, CNA certification (or nursing student with clinical rotation) and BLS from the American Heart Association. This on-site role emphasizes safety, infection control and collaborative care.