Telemetry Patient Care Tech — Day Shift (Full-Time)

Northwestern Memorial Healthcare; DeKalb Township (IL); On-site; USD 23,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

Northwestern Medicine is hiring a Patient Care Technician-Telemetry for full-time day shifts in Illinois. The role supports RN-led patient care with vital signs, glucose checks, and daily living activities while maintaining clean, organized rooms and efficient unit flow.

The ideal candidate has a high school diploma, a CNA/CMA/EMT credential or nursing-student clinical experience, and BLS certification. This position emphasizes teamwork, safety, and compassionate patient support in a high-demand

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent required.
• CNA/CMA/EMT or nursing student with one semester of clinical required.
• Current American Heart Association BLS certification required.

Responsibilities

• Performs basic nursing care activities as delegated and supervised by an RN, including monitoring vital signs, taking blood glucose measurements, and recording intake and output.
• Assists patients with activities of daily living such as bathing, grooming and eating.
• Reports abnormal findings or changes in physical, mental or emotional conditions to nursing staff.
• Keeps patient rooms clean and orderly.
• Demonstrates flexibility, organization, and multi-tasking; can work under stress.
• Prioritizes unit work with critical thinking and responds to changing patient needs.
• Acts as liaison between patient care units and other departments.

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Certified Nursing Assistant, Certified Medical Assistant, Emergency Medical Technician, or nursing school students with one semester of clinical completed

American Heart Association Basic Life Support (BLS)

Job description

Northwestern Medicine is hiring a Patient Care Technician-Telemetry for full-time day shifts in Illinois. The role supports RN-led patient care with vital signs, glucose checks, and daily living activities while maintaining clean, organized rooms and efficient unit flow.

The ideal candidate has a high school diploma, a CNA/CMA/EMT credential or nursing-student clinical experience, and BLS certification. This position emphasizes teamwork, safety, and compassionate patient support in a high-demand