Patient Care Tech: Vital Signs & Daily Living Support

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

Job summary

Northwestern Medicine is seeking a Patient Care Tech to support nursing staff under the supervision of an RN. Responsibilities include monitoring vital signs, collecting glucose measurements, and recording intake and output, while assisting with activities of daily living and maintaining clean, orderly patient rooms.

The role requires a high school diploma or equivalent, CNA/CMA/EMT with clinical experience or nursing student status, and BLS certification.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• CNA, CMA, EMT, or nursing student with one clinical semester required.
• American Heart Association BLS certification required.
• Preferred phlebotomy experience or CNA/phlebotomy program graduate.

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 personal care and activities of daily living (bathing, grooming, eating).
• Reports abnormal findings or changes in physical, mental or emotional conditions to nursing staff.
• Keeps patient rooms clean and orderly.
• Demonstrates flexibility, organization, and multi-tasking under stressful situations.
• Prioritizes unit work and adapts to changing patient needs in collaboration with the RN/manager.
• Acts as liaison between patient care units and other departments.

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

CNA/ CMA/ EMT with one semester of clinical

American Heart Association BLS

Job description

Northwestern Medicine is seeking a Patient Care Tech to support nursing staff under the supervision of an RN. Responsibilities include monitoring vital signs, collecting glucose measurements, and recording intake and output, while assisting with activities of daily living and maintaining clean, orderly patient rooms.

The role requires a high school diploma or equivalent, CNA/CMA/EMT with clinical experience or nursing student status, and BLS certification.