Patient Care Technician: Direct Patient Support

Northwestern Medicine; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

Northwestern Medicine is seeking a Patient Care Technician to support Registered Nurses in direct and indirect patient care on a unit. You will participate in admissions, discharges, and routine monitoring while maintaining compassionate, patient-centered care across neonatal and adult populations.

The role emphasizes safety, teamwork, and adherence to hospital policies, with opportunities for growth through continued nursing education and hands-on clinical experience.

Qualifications

• CNA certification or enrollment in nursing school with basic clinical rotations.
• CPR certification (BLS for Healthcare Providers).
• High school diploma; one year of college or nursing education or equivalent experience preferred.
• Experience in a health care setting preferred with ability to relate to patients and staff.
• Unit-based recognition for Capillary Blood Glucose Monitoring.

Responsibilities

• Direct Patient Care: Assists with admission, transfer, and discharge processes.
• Takes and records vital signs (temperature, pulse, respirations, weight, height, BP).
• Collects specimens and performs phlebotomy; obtains EKG.

Skills

CNA Certification

CPR/BLS

High School Diploma

Nursing Education/Experience

Education

High school diploma

1 year of college or nursing education or equivalent

Job description

Northwestern Medicine is seeking a Patient Care Technician to support Registered Nurses in direct and indirect patient care on a unit. You will participate in admissions, discharges, and routine monitoring while maintaining compassionate, patient-centered care across neonatal and adult populations.

The role emphasizes safety, teamwork, and adherence to hospital policies, with opportunities for growth through continued nursing education and hands-on clinical experience.