Patient Safety Tech - Evening Shift, Remote Monitoring

Northwestern Memorial Healthcare; McHenry (IL); On-site; USD 23,000 - 29,000; Full time

Job summary

Northwestern Medicine is seeking a Patient Safety Technician for full-time evening shifts. The role emphasizes patient safety, continuous observation, and calming interactions with patients at risk, with responsibilities at bedside and remote monitoring as required.

Requirements include a high school diploma or equivalent and BLS certification within 90 days of hire. The position offers hourly pay in the $17.05–$21.31 range and benefits as part of Northwestern Medicine's comprehensive package.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent.
• BLS certification within 90 days of hire.

Responsibilities

• Remains at bedside of assigned patient at all times unless relieved by an appropriate staff member.
• Provides calming and reorienting conversation with patient in cases of patient’s agitation or confusion.
• Identifies and removes hazards from the patient and patient's environment, and reports as appropriate.
• May assist patient with performing activities of daily living, as delegated by supervising RN, including ambulating, toileting, assisting with bed making, positioning.
• Provides continuous safety observation via continuous video monitoring, of patients identified to be at risk for causing injury to themselves or to others.
• Remotely monitors multiple patients via continuous video monitoring, providing verbal redirection and summoning staff via alert when appropriate.

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Job description

Northwestern Medicine is seeking a Patient Safety Technician for full-time evening shifts. The role emphasizes patient safety, continuous observation, and calming interactions with patients at risk, with responsibilities at bedside and remote monitoring as required.

Requirements include a high school diploma or equivalent and BLS certification within 90 days of hire. The position offers hourly pay in the $17.05–$21.31 range and benefits as part of Northwestern Medicine's comprehensive package.