Patient Care Tech Same Day Surgery Casual Rotating

Northwestern Medicine; Huntley (IL); On-site; USD 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Northwestern Medicine in Huntley, IL is seeking a Patient Care Tech IHR to support registered nurses with basic patient care, monitor vitals, assist with activities of daily living, and help maintain clean, safe patient spaces.

Ideal candidates include nursing students with a clinical rotation or CNAs/CMAs/EMTs; CPR/BLS is required. This role emphasizes teamwork, communication, and the ability to adapt in a busy hospital unit.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Nursing students with one clinical rotation, or CNA/CMA/EMT certification.
• CPR – Basic Life Support.

Responsibilities

• Performs basic nursing care activities as delegated by an RN.
• Monitors vital signs and blood glucose; records intake and output.
• Assists with personal care and daily living activities.
• Reports abnormal findings to nursing staff.
• Keeps patient rooms clean and orderly.
• Prioritizes tasks and supports unit workflow under stress.
• Acts as liaison between patient care units and other departments.
• Answers calls and communicates information to staff/family/patient.
• Assists with census, admissions and discharges as needed.

Skills

Vital signs

Blood glucose

ADLs assistance

Critical thinking

Communication

Multitasking

Education

High school diploma

CNA

CMA

EMT

Job description

Description

The 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.

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.

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If sign-on bonus is included in a job posting eligibility is as followed: 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 as a Registered Nurse at NM may be eligible.