Patient Safety Tech: In-Bed & Remote Monitoring

Northwestern Medicine Catherine Gratz Griffin Lake Forest Hospital; Lake Forest (IL); On-site; USD 23,000 - 31,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Tuition Reimbursement

Student Loan Repayment

Professional Development

Wellbeing Fund

401(k) Matching

Medical, Dental, Vision

Life Insurance

Paid time off

Job summary

Northwestern Medicine Catherine Gratz Griffin Lake Forest Hospital is seeking a Patient Safety Technician to monitor and support bedside care, ensuring patient safety and a calming presence in high‑acuity environments.

The role emphasizes daily living support under RN supervision, continuous observation via video, and rapid escalation when risks arise, with a comprehensive benefits package and tuition and loan repayment options.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Remains at bedside of assigned patient at all times unless relieved by appropriate staff.
• Provides calming and reorienting conversation with patient during agitation or confusion.
• Identifies and removes hazards from patient environment and reports as appropriate.
• May assist patient with activities of daily living under supervision of RN.
• Provides continuous safety observation via video monitoring for at-risk patients.
• Remotely monitors multiple patients via video and summons staff as needed.

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Job description

Northwestern Medicine Catherine Gratz Griffin Lake Forest Hospital is seeking a Patient Safety Technician to monitor and support bedside care, ensuring patient safety and a calming presence in high‑acuity environments.

The role emphasizes daily living support under RN supervision, continuous observation via video, and rapid escalation when risks arise, with a comprehensive benefits package and tuition and loan repayment options.