Patient Care Technician — Phlebotomy & Direct Care

Northwestern Medicine; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 25,000 - 39,000; Full time

Job summary

Northwestern Medicine seeks a Patient Care Technician to support Registered Nurses in direct and indirect patient care. You will assist with admissions, transfers, discharges, vital signs, glucose checks, EKGs, newborn screenings, and perineal/nutrition care as assigned.

Uphold the Patient's First approach, ensure safety, and participate in unit operations. This role requires CNA certification or active nursing coursework and CPR/BLS.

Qualifications

• CNA certification or enrollment in nursing program required.
• CPR/BLS certification required or in process.
• High school diploma required; college or nursing coursework preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assist and support RN in direct patient care activities.
• Direct patient care tasks: admissions, transfers, discharges, vitals, I&O, feeding assistance.
• Obtain EKG, capillary glucose, and newborn screening as directed.
• Maintain safe, clean patient environment and document observations.
• Respond to patient calls and emergency situations; follow 'Patient's First' philosophy.

Education

CNA Certification

CPR (BLS) certification

High school diploma

Job description

Northwestern Medicine seeks a Patient Care Technician to support Registered Nurses in direct and indirect patient care. You will assist with admissions, transfers, discharges, vital signs, glucose checks, EKGs, newborn screenings, and perineal/nutrition care as assigned.

Uphold the Patient's First approach, ensure safety, and participate in unit operations. This role requires CNA certification or active nursing coursework and CPR/BLS.