Patient Care Technician - 3x12h Shifts with Weekend Rotations

Northwestern Medicine; Geneva (IL); On-site; USD 34,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Northwestern Medicine seeks a Patient Care Technician to support RN-led patient care on a unit. The schedule is three 12-hour shifts per week, 7a–7:30p, with every other weekend and rotating holidays; candidate will work closely with nursing and support staff to maintain patient flow.

Ideal candidates hold a High School diploma and appropriate CNA/MA/EMT credentials or are nursing students with clinical exposure, plus Basic Life Support (BLS).

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent.
• 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).

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 activities of daily living—bathing, grooming, and eating.
• Reports abnormal findings to nursing staff.
• Keeps patient rooms clean and orderly.
• Demonstrates flexibility and multitasking; works under stress.
• Prioritizes unit work as needs change, using critical thinking.
• Acts as liaison between patient care units and other departments.
• Answers calls and communicates information to staff, family, or patient.
• Manages unit workflow with the charge RN or assistant manager.
• Performs pre-census and validates daily admission/discharge/census as needed.

Skills

Vital signs monitoring

Basic patient care

Team communication with RN

Multitasking under pressure

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

CNA/MA/EMT certification or nursing student with clinical

Job description

Northwestern Medicine seeks a Patient Care Technician to support RN-led patient care on a unit. The schedule is three 12-hour shifts per week, 7a–7:30p, with every other weekend and rotating holidays; candidate will work closely with nursing and support staff to maintain patient flow.

Ideal candidates hold a High School diploma and appropriate CNA/MA/EMT credentials or are nursing students with clinical exposure, plus Basic Life Support (BLS).