Patient Care Tech: Vital Signs, ADLs & Team Support

Northwestern Medicine; Winfield (IL); On-site; USD 21,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Northwestern Medicine is seeking a Patient Care Tech to support RNs with basic patient care and daily activities in a fast-paced clinical setting. You will monitor vital signs, assist with personal care, and help maintain clean, orderly rooms while prioritizing patient comfort and safety.

Qualifications include a High School Diploma or equivalent, BLS, and certification types or nursing student status. The role emphasizes teamwork, communication, and responsiveness to changing patient needs.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Performs basic nursing care activities as delegated and supervised by an RN.
• Monitors vital signs and records intake and output, including blood glucose measurements.
• Assists patients with personal care and activities of daily living.
• Reports abnormal findings or changes to nursing staff.
• Maintains clean and orderly patient rooms.

Skills

BLS certification

Critical thinking

Teamwork

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Tools

N/A

Job description

Northwestern Medicine is seeking a Patient Care Tech to support RNs with basic patient care and daily activities in a fast-paced clinical setting. You will monitor vital signs, assist with personal care, and help maintain clean, orderly rooms while prioritizing patient comfort and safety.

Qualifications include a High School Diploma or equivalent, BLS, and certification types or nursing student status. The role emphasizes teamwork, communication, and responsiveness to changing patient needs.