Patient Care Technician - Vital Signs & Living Support

Northwestern Medicine; Winfield (IL); On-site; USD 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Wide range of benefits

Sign-on bonus eligibility for certain cases

Job summary

Northwestern Medicine is hiring a Patient Care Tech in Winfield, Illinois. The role involves performing basic patient care tasks under an RN's supervision and assisting patients with daily living activities.

Ideal candidates should have a high school diploma, relevant certifications like CPR, and critical thinking skills. The position offers various benefits and a supportive environment in a leading healthcare organization.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent.
• Certified Nursing Assistant, Certified Medical Assistant, or Emergency Medical Technician.
• CPR – American Heart Association Basic Life Support (BLS).

Responsibilities

• Perform basic nursing care activities as delegated by an RN.
• Assist patients with personal care and daily living activities.
• Report abnormal findings to nursing staff.
• Maintain cleanliness in patient rooms.
• Utilize critical thinking skills to prioritize unit work.

Skills

Monitoring vital signs

Critical thinking

Flexibility

Multi-tasking

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Certified Nursing Assistant or equivalent

CPR Certification

Tools

Basic Life Support (BLS)

Job description

Northwestern Medicine is hiring a Patient Care Tech in Winfield, Illinois. The role involves performing basic patient care tasks under an RN's supervision and assisting patients with daily living activities.

Ideal candidates should have a high school diploma, relevant certifications like CPR, and critical thinking skills. The position offers various benefits and a supportive environment in a leading healthcare organization.