Pediatric ICU Admin Tech - 0.9 FTE (36 hrs/wk)

Northwestern Memorial Healthcare; Winfield (IL); On-site; USD 26,000 - 37,000; Full time

Job summary

Northwestern Medicine is seeking an Administrative Tech to support unit-based reception, clerical, and medical record functions. The role emphasizes customer orientation and effective communication with patients, families, and staff within a hospital setting.

The position involves assisting with basic patient care tasks under RN supervision, maintaining clean patient areas, and ensuring safety and compliance with infection control policies. 36 hrs/week, typically at 0.9 FTE, in Winfield, IL.

Qualifications

• High school graduate or equivalent.
• Current student in a relevant field of study: Medical Assistant, EMT-B, Clinical Nurse Assistant, Patient Care Technician certification, or one year of health care experience.
• CPR – Basic Life Support.

Responsibilities

• Performs basic patient care responsibilities, including vital signs, skin care, and personal care, considering needs specific to the standard of care for patient's age.
• Maintains patient rooms in a clean and neat manner, restocking areas as directed.
• Collects and labels specimens (urine, stool and sputum) accurately and according to policy. Identifies and transports blood/blood components and specimens using appropriate blood borne pathogen precautions.
• Follows standard precautions and CDH infection control policies and procedures consistently.
• Re-applies oxygen masks and cannulas; orally suctions patients.
• Manages and operates equipment safely and correctly, cleans equipment according to standards.
• Assists with patient admission, orients patients, and family to the room, assists patients with ambulation/positioning, prepares patients for discharge/transfer, and transports patients as needed.

Skills

CPR/BLS

Communication

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Current student in relevant health field or 1 year health care experience

Job description

Northwestern Medicine is seeking an Administrative Tech to support unit-based reception, clerical, and medical record functions. The role emphasizes customer orientation and effective communication with patients, families, and staff within a hospital setting.

The position involves assisting with basic patient care tasks under RN supervision, maintaining clean patient areas, and ensuring safety and compliance with infection control policies. 36 hrs/week, typically at 0.9 FTE, in Winfield, IL.