Telemetry Patient Care Tech – Part-Time Nights

Northwestern Medicine group; DeKalb (IL); On-site; USD 28,000 - 34,000; Part time

Job summary

Northwestern Medicine in Illinois seeks a Patient Care Technician-Telemetry for part-time night shifts. Under RN supervision, the tech performs basic patient care activities, monitors vital signs, and supports daily living needs to ensure safe, patient-centered care on the unit.

The role requires a high school diploma or equivalent, CNA/MA/EMT credentials or nursing student with clinicals, and BLS certification. Phlebotomy experience is preferred.

Qualifications

• 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)

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 and emotional conditions to nursing staff.
• Assists with keeping patient rooms clean and orderly.
• Demonstrates flexibility, organization, and multi-tasking under stressful situations.
• Utilizes critical thinking to prioritize and complete unit work as needs change.
• Serves as liaison between patient care units and other departments.
• Answers telephone, intercom and call lights politely and communicates information to staff/family/patient.
• Manages unit workflow with charge RN/assistant manager as needed.
• Performs pre-census and validates daily admission, discharge and census lists as needed.

Skills

Phlebotomy experience

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA)

Emergency Medical Technician (EMT)

Nursing student with one semester of clinical completed

American Heart Association Basic Life Support (BLS)

Job description

Northwestern Medicine in Illinois seeks a Patient Care Technician-Telemetry for part-time night shifts. Under RN supervision, the tech performs basic patient care activities, monitors vital signs, and supports daily living needs to ensure safe, patient-centered care on the unit.

The role requires a high school diploma or equivalent, CNA/MA/EMT credentials or nursing student with clinicals, and BLS certification. Phlebotomy experience is preferred.