Patient Care Technician - Flexible Hours & Tuition Reimb

Northwestern Medicine Central DuPage Hospital; Winfield (IL); On-site; USD 25,000 - 33,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Tuition Reimbursement

Student Loan Repayment

Professional Development

Wellbeing Fund

401(k) Matching

Medical, Dental and Vision

Job summary

Northwestern Medicine Central DuPage Hospital in Winfield, IL is seeking a Patient Care Tech to assist with basic nursing care under an RN, monitor vital signs, assist with activities of daily living, and support patient flow on the unit.

The role provides comprehensive training, opportunities for professional development, and a robust benefits package within a mission-driven health system committed to equity and high-quality patient care.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent required.
• CNA/CMA/EMT or nursing student with one semester of clinical completed required.
• American Heart Association Basic Life Support (BLS) required.

Responsibilities

• Performs basic nursing care activities as delegated and supervised by an RN, including monitoring vital signs and recording intake/output.
• Assists patients with activities of daily living (bathing, grooming, eating).
• Reports abnormal findings to nursing staff.
• Maintains clean and orderly patient rooms.
• Demonstrates flexibility and prioritizes tasks in a fast-paced unit.
• Acts as liaison between patient care units and other departments.
• Answers calls and communicates information to staff/family/patient.
• Assists with unit workflow under the charge RN/manager as needed.
• Performs pre-census and validates admission/discharge/census lists as needed.

Skills

Basic nursing care

Vital signs

Documentation

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

CNA / CMA / EMT certification or nursing student with clinical

AHA BLS certification

Job description

Northwestern Medicine Central DuPage Hospital in Winfield, IL is seeking a Patient Care Tech to assist with basic nursing care under an RN, monitor vital signs, assist with activities of daily living, and support patient flow on the unit.

The role provides comprehensive training, opportunities for professional development, and a robust benefits package within a mission-driven health system committed to equity and high-quality patient care.